Noodles with Peanut Sauce and Chicken
A delicious mix of flavors in our easy noodles with peanut sauce recipe! Tender chicken and fresh veggies covered in a homemade peanut sauce.
Servings: 4
Calories: 656kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces linguine or rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot peeled and shredded
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts use low sodium or unsalted peanuts
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter warmed slightly
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice fresh squeezed
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more for a spicy kick
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt optional, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. 8 ounces linguine
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so that they are thinner cuts. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until each side has a nice brown sear, about 3-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Remove the chicken from the skillet and slice into strips. Set aside 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In the same skillet, add the bell pepper and carrot. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 3-5 minutes. 1 red bell pepper, 1 small carrot
- In a small bowl, whisk together the softened peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, water and salt until evenly combined. (If the peanut butter is warmed and slightly runny, it will whisk in with the other ingredients well.) 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter,1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Add the cooked noodles and chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the peanut sauce over the top and toss everything together until the noodles and chicken are coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts. 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Notes
This recipe has a lot of potentially salty ingredients. Use low sodium soy sauce and unsalted peanuts to be sure it is not too salty. I also leave out the added salt and let those who want it add during serving.
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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being 1/4 of the noodles. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Calories: 656kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 803mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3708IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg