Description
A quick and flavorful Peanut Chicken Stir Fry with noodles, combining tender chicken breast, fresh vegetables, and a rich, creamy peanut sauce. This dish offers a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and spicy flavors with a nutritious twist, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil or olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped broccoli or snow peas
Noodles
- 8 oz Pad Thai rice noodles
Sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (Tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1-2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1/3-1/2 cup warm water
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Start by boiling a pot of water and cook the noodles al dente according to package directions. Once the noodles are cooked, run them under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the diced red bell pepper, shredded carrots, and chopped broccoli or snow peas to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables become tender but still crisp.
- Prepare Sauce: While the vegetables cook, whisk together the minced garlic, minced ginger, creamy peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, Sriracha, and warm water in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Stir Fry: Add the cooked rice noodles to the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. Pour the peanut sauce over the top and toss everything together carefully until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha to control the spice level.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of warm water used.
- Fresh lime juice is preferred for best flavor but bottled lime juice can be used in a pinch.
- Feel free to substitute chicken breast with tofu or shrimp for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
