Description
A delicious and flavorful dish featuring rice noodles, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼–½ cup warm water (to thin sauce as needed)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Start by cooking the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once tender, drain and rinse them briefly with cool water to keep them from sticking. Set them aside while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- Prepare the peanut sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, ginger, and minced garlic. Slowly add warm water until the sauce becomes smooth and pourable. The texture should be creamy but easy to drizzle.
- Cook the chicken: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook for about 5–6 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Stir occasionally to ensure even browning. Add minced garlic during the final minute of cooking so it becomes fragrant without burning.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add shredded carrots, bell pepper, and cabbage to the skillet. Cook for about 2–3 minutes until they soften slightly but still maintain a fresh crunch.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked noodles between serving bowls. Top each portion with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Drizzle generously with peanut sauce, then sprinkle green onions and chopped cilantro over the top. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- This sauce is the heart of Thai Peanut Chicken Noodle Bowls, bringing that signature nutty richness to every bite.
- The contrast of tender noodles and crisp vegetables is what makes the dish so satisfying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg