Description
A quick, creamy, and crave-worthy noodle dish made with tender chicken, rice noodles, and a bold peanut sauce—ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- Rice noodles (flat): 8 ounces – The perfect chewy base that soaks up sauce.
- Cooked chicken (shredded or chopped): 1½ cups – Savory protein to anchor the dish.
- Carrots (julienned): 1 cup – Adds crunch and subtle sweetness.
- Green onions (sliced): ½ cup – Brings freshness and mild bite.
- Eggs: 2 – Lightly scrambled into the noodles for richness.
- Garlic (minced): 2 cloves – Fragrant and essential for depth.
- Peanuts (chopped): ¼ cup – Crunchy texture and nutty finish.
- Fresh cilantro (chopped): ¼ cup – Bright herbaceous lift.
- Peanut butter (creamy): ¼ cup – The creamy base of the sauce.
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons – Salty, umami depth.
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons – Balances the richness with tang.
- Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon – Sweetens and rounds the sauce.
- Sriracha or chili paste: 1 teaspoon – Adds heat and complexity.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons – For stir-frying and preventing sticking.
- Water: 2–3 tablespoons – Loosens the sauce for perfect consistency.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil once hot.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sriracha, and water until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In the hot skillet, sauté garlic in oil until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add carrots and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Push carrots to the side. Add beaten eggs and scramble quickly. Stir in cooked chicken and drained noodles.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour the sauce over everything and toss well to coat. Add green onions and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from heat and top with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate immediately with lime wedges on the side. Add extra sriracha if you like it hot.
Notes
- Prep all ingredients before cooking to stay on track.
- Add a splash of water if sauce thickens too much.
- Double the sauce for extra drizzle or other meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg