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Peanut Noodles With Shredded Chicken

Peanut Noodles With Shredded Chicken

Peanut Noodles with Shredded Chicken is a quick and satisfying meal made with tender noodles, juicy shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, savory peanut sauce. It’s perfect for an easy lunch, weeknight dinner, or meal prep and tastes delicious warm or chilled.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian Fusion
Servings 4 people
Calories 545 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or fork
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles and Chicken

  • 12 ounces spaghetti linguine, rice noodles, or lo mein noodles
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro optional

For the Peanut Sauce

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons warm water as needed to thin

For Topping

  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • Extra green onions
  • Lime wedges
  • Red pepper flakes or sriracha optional

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cook the noodles

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package directions until tender. Drain and rinse lightly with cool water to stop the cooking.

Step 2: Make the peanut sauce

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and 2 tablespoons warm water. Add more warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is smooth and easy to toss with the noodles.

Step 3: Prepare the vegetables

  • Slice the cucumber, bell pepper, and green onions. Shred the carrots if they are not already shredded.

Step 4: Combine the noodles and chicken

  • Add the cooked noodles and shredded chicken to a large mixing bowl. Pour the peanut sauce over the top.

Step 5: Toss everything together

  • Use tongs to toss until the noodles and chicken are well coated. Add the carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro if using. Toss again gently.

Step 6: Add toppings and serve

  • Top with chopped peanuts, extra green onions, and a squeeze of lime. Add red pepper flakes or sriracha if you want heat.
Keyword Peanut Noodles With Shredded Chicken