Description
These Peanut Chilli Noodles with Chicken offer a deliciously rich flavor with tender chicken and crunchy vegetables. A quick and healthy option perfect for a satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 125g / 4 oz medium egg noodles
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, grated or crushed
- 1/4 head cabbage, sliced thinly (1.5 cups)
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 3 green onion, cut into 2 inch pieces plus 1 onion for serving
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter, heaped
- 3 tbsp hot water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the noodles are cooking, mix the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
- In a wok, heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil and add the seasoned chicken. Cook until thoroughly done then transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining vegetable oil to the wok. Stir-fry the grated ginger and garlic for a few seconds, followed by the carrots and cabbage. Stir-fry over high heat for 5 minutes until slightly browned but still crunchy.
- Add the cooked noodles, chicken, and green onions to the wok. Pour the peanut sauce over everything and mix well to combine. Top with sesame seeds and additional green onions before serving.
Notes
You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer dried chilli flakes.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor and texture.
Serve with Chinese chilli oil for an added kick!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 532
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg