Stir-Fried Thai Chicken with Noodles and Peanut Sauce
Tender chicken, crisp-tender vegetables and noodles are tossed in a creamy, sweet-savory peanut sauce brightened with lemon. A family-friendly weeknight dinner, with optional red pepper flakes for a little heat.
15 minutes, 6 Servings
Ingredients
| 1/4 cup | Creamy peanut butter |
| 1/4 cup | Soy sauce |
| 1/4 cup | Lemon juice |
| 1 Tbsp | Apple cider vinegar |
| 1 Tbsp | Honey |
| 1 tsp | Sesame oil |
| 1/2 tsp | Garlic powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Ground ginger |
| 1/8 tsp | Red pepper flakes, optional |
| 8 oz | Lo mein rice noodles, soba noodles, or wheat linguine |
| 1 Tbsp | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 | Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes |
| 2 cups | Shredded cabbage or cole slaw mix |
| 3/4 cup | Coarsely grated carrots (about 3) |
| 1 | Red bell pepper, thinly sliced |
| 3 (about 1/4 cup) | Green onions, diced |
| 1/4 cup | Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish |
| 2 Tbsp | Chopped peanuts, for garnish |
Preparation
| 1. Whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger and red pepper flakes, if using, in a medium bowl until smooth. |
| 2. Cook the noodles in boiling water according to the package directions. |
| 3. Drain the noodles and set them aside. |
| 4. While the noodles cook, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. |
| 5. Add the chicken and saute for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is no longer pink and reaches 165°F in the thickest pieces. |
| 6. Add the cabbage, carrots, bell pepper and green onions to the chicken. |
| 7. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are crisp-tender. |
| 8. Add the drained noodles and the peanut sauce to the skillet . |
| 9. Toss everything together and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until heated through and evenly coated with sauce. |
| 10. Top with the cilantro and chopped peanuts and serve. |
| 11. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and eat within 4 days; reheat to 165°F before serving. |
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