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Spicy Peanut Noodles

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by: Joanna Cismaru
03.01.20
Updated: 03.01.20

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These Spicy Peanut Noodles are extremely simple to make! A fusion of flavors in a dish that can be prepared in under 20 minutes. 

a bowl with spicy peanut noodles with chicken and garnished with basil and lime wedges

These spicy peanut noodles have so much flavor! I added some gochujang paste to make it spicy, peanut butter for that sweet, nutty zest and lots of other great ingredients that give this dish an incredible flavor!

There really is no exact science to what goes in dishes like this. I really just go with my gut and the end result is always delicious. But that’s what’s so great about dishes like this, you can customize them to what your taste buds want.

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Ingredients

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  • Noodles – Store bought, packaged. Use your favorite noodles in this recipe. I’ve used different noodles before, such as soba, udon, rice noodles, etc.
  • Bell Peppers – I used red, thinly sliced.
  • Chicken – I used breasts – boneless, skinless, cut into small strips.
  • Garlic and Ginger – Fresh is best! Minced.
  • Sesame Oil – You can substitute with any light oil (light olive oil, peanut oil, sunflower oil) it won’t have as much of the sesame flavor so you can add sesame seeds to the light oil to get that sesame taste.
  • Soy Sauce – I used low sodium.
  • Honey – You can substitute with agave or maple syrup.
  • Rice Vinegar – If you don’t have rice vinegar, you can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
  • Gochujang paste – You can use any of your favourite hot sauces but I find that Sriracha or Sambal Oelek are the most similar in flavor. Gochujang is a red chili paste that is savory, sweet and spicy. I usually find this in the Asian aisle of my grocery store, or visit your local Asian market.
  • Peanut Butter – I used smooth but you can use whatever you have! Crunchy peanut butter would add a nice texture as well.
  • Water
  • Basil – For garnish. Thai basil would be nice in this dish as well.
  • Limes – to squeeze over your noodles when serving, it really does bring out all the flavors.
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How to make Spicy Peanut Noodles

  1. Cook Noodles – Cook noodles according to package instructions.
  2. Make Peanut Sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce and the water; set aside.
  3. Cook Chicken – Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok then the add chicken to it – cook until no longer pink. Next, add garlic and ginger and sauté with the chicken for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add the red pepper sauté for another minute.
  4. Toss Together – Add noodles and peanut sauce to the wok, remove from heat, and toss well to make sure all the noodles are coated.
  5. Garnish and Serve – Garnish with basil and serve with lime wedges.
spicy peanut noodles in a wok with a pair of tongs inside

How to serve

These spicy peanut noodles are best served piping hot, I love them so much that I’d eat them cold. If you want to add additional veggies to this dish, be my guest! It would be awesome with broccoli, corn, snow peas or bean sprouts to give you a few ideas.

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How to store leftovers

Store leftover peanut noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, just pop it in the microwave or back in a skillet/wok until heated through.

If you want to keep this dish longer, you can freeze it in an airtight container – just keep in mind it may lose its quality and is best served fresh.

tongs holding some noodles over a wok loaded with peanut noodles

More Asian inspired recipes to try:

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  • Hoisin Chicken Udon Noodles
  • Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
  • Baked Salmon Teriyaki
  • Mongolian Beef Ramen Noodles
  • Drunken Noodles with Chicken
  • Chicken Teriyaki
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Spicy Peanut Noodles

4.44 from 32 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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These Spicy Peanut Noodles are extremely simple to make! A fusion of flavors in a dish that can be prepared in under 20 minutes. 

Equipment

  • 14-inch Wok

Ingredients

  • 12 oz asian noodles such as udon, soba, rice noodles
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3/4 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into small thin strips
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper cut in slices

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang (hot pepper paste)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter smooth
  • 3/4 cup water

Toppings

  • fresh basil
  • limes cut in wedges
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Instructions

  • Cook Noodles – Cook noodles according to package instructions.
  • Make Peanut Sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce and the water; set aside.
  • Cook Chicken – Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok then the add chicken to it – cook until no longer pink. Next, add garlic and ginger and sauté with the chicken for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add the red pepper sauté for another minute.
  • Toss Together – Add noodles and peanut sauce to the wok, remove from heat, and toss well to make sure all the noodles are coated.
  • Garnish and Serve – Garnish with basil and serve with lime wedges and crushed peanuts if desired.

Recipe Notes

  1. Note: there will be lots of sauce in this dish, but the noodles will absorb most of the sauce.
  2. Store leftover peanut noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, just pop it in the microwave or back in a skillet/wok until heated through.
  3. If you want to keep this dish longer, you can freeze it in an airtight container – just keep in mind it may lose its quality and is best served fresh.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 701kcal (35%)Carbohydrates: 76g (25%)Protein: 41g (82%)Fat: 28g (43%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Cholesterol: 54mg (18%)Sodium: 2336mg (102%)Potassium: 689mg (20%)Fiber: 8g (33%)Sugar: 18g (20%)Vitamin A: 973IU (19%)Vitamin C: 41mg (50%)Calcium: 30mg (3%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Course:Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine:Asian
Keyword:spicy peanut noodles
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  1. Cisea says

    March 1, 2021 at 2:25 am

    5 stars
    Simple, different, and just what I was looking for! I added shrimp to go with the chicken tonight and it hit the spot! Super simple, easy to follow recipe. Definitely making this again, thank you!

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      March 1, 2021 at 9:17 am

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  2. Julia says

    January 30, 2021 at 1:08 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe so much! I used crunchy peanut butter for texture and it was a winner!! Will definatly be making this again.

    Reply
  3. Susanne Johnson says

    October 3, 2020 at 11:21 am

    5 stars
    Finally! A recipe with enough sauce, so I don’t have to automatically double it! And it’s so versatile, I add whatever veggie I have around besides the red pepper. It was really good with green beans last night. Thank you, the whole family loves it (including my kids)

    Reply
  4. Kenneth Henderson says

    February 3, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    I’m going to go more traditional and use a hot Chinese oil or a Sambal sauce. However this looks awesome and I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  5. Emma says

    August 28, 2018 at 10:58 pm

    I am from Australia. Frank’s hot sauce????? what kind of sauce would you describe it as so I can try and get something similar. Do you thin Sriracha would work?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      August 29, 2018 at 11:36 am

      Actually you can use your favorite hot sauce, even a sriracha would be nice in this recipe.

      Reply
  6. Gabriela Escobedo says

    August 21, 2018 at 10:33 am

    My partner is allergic to peanuts. Would almond or sunflower seed butter serve as an equal substitute?

    Reply
    • Nicole Beaulieu says

      August 22, 2018 at 9:27 am

      You can try almond butter, that would be nice.

      Reply
  7. Karen Giobbe Carpenter says

    October 27, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    This looks delicious! I am going to make this tonight and will let you know how it turns out.

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      October 27, 2017 at 3:08 pm

      Sounds great!

      Reply
  8. Nina says

    August 11, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    This recipe is awesome!!! Very yummy! And yes I substituted vanilla extractn (4tsp vanilla extract and 8 tsps of water, it was perfect!

    Reply
    • jo says

      August 11, 2013 at 9:34 pm

      Glad you liked it Nina!

      Reply
  9. priya says

    September 11, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    hi, is there a substitute for bourbon that’s non alcoholic?

    Reply
    • jo says

      September 12, 2012 at 2:15 am

      In this recipe I would say to just skip it, but normally you could substitute vanilla extract.

      Reply
  10. Cherine says

    August 31, 2012 at 5:13 am

    I love noodles and this looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • jo says

      August 31, 2012 at 6:54 am

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply

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