Nutty Noodles with Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these irresistible Nutty Noodles with Chicken! This crowd-pleasing recipe is a perfect fusion of savory, nutty, and slightly sweet flavors, featuring tender, golden-brown chicken breast atop a bed of spaghetti or rice noodles coated in a creamy peanut butter sauce. Infused with soy sauce, hoisin, garlic, and fresh ginger, this dish strikes a balance between comfort food and restaurant-style indulgence. Topped with chopped roasted peanuts, fresh green onions, and a hint of red pepper flakes for optional heat, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and flavorful meal is ideal for busy nights and guaranteed to impress your family or guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles (or rice noodles)
- 0.5 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons water (to thin the sauce)
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 0.5 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from the pan, let it rest for 5 minutes, and slice into thin strips.
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the cooked noodles and peanut sauce. Toss to coat the noodles evenly.
Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and gently mix it into the noodles.
Sprinkle sliced green onions, chopped roasted peanuts, and optional red pepper flakes over the noodles for garnish.
Serve warm and enjoy your Nutty Noodles with Chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.8 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1250 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 495 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
