Creamy Thai Peanut Noodle Bowls (Printer View)

Creamy Thai-style peanut noodles with ground chicken and vegetables in a rich, savory sauce.

# What you'll need:

→ Protein & Noodles

01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 10 oz dried wide rice noodles

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup shredded carrots
05 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed and halved
06 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

→ Sauce

09 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
10 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
11 - 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
12 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
13 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
15 - 1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce
16 - 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
17 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Garnishes

18 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves
20 - Lime wedges

# Method:

01 - Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes. Remove and set aside if excess liquid remains.
02 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and white parts of green onions to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in sliced bell pepper, shredded carrots, and snap peas. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Spread dry rice noodles evenly over the vegetables in the pan.
05 - In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, and broth until smooth. Pour sauce over noodles and vegetables.
06 - Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the sauce.
07 - Return cooked chicken to the pan. Toss everything together over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until creamy and well combined. Stir in lime juice.
08 - Transfer to serving bowls and top with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, reserved green onion tops, and lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-Pan Convenience: The noodles cook right in the skillet with the vegetables and sauce.
  • Rich Flavor Profile: A perfect balance of salty soy, sweet honey, tangy lime, and creamy peanut butter.
  • Quick Cleanup: Ready in just 40 minutes using basic kitchen tools.
  • Customizable Heat: Easily adjust the spice level with Sriracha to suit your preference.
02 -
  • Don't Overcook: Watch the noodles closely in the final minutes to ensure they stay al dente and don't become mushy.
  • Fresh Aromatics: Using fresh ginger and garlic rather than powdered versions provides a much more authentic and vibrant flavor.
  • Salt Control: Using low-sodium broth and soy sauce allows you to control the saltiness, as the hoisin and peanut butter already contain sodium.
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