Description
These Peanut Chilli Noodles with Chicken combine tender bite-sized chicken pieces with chewy egg noodles and crunchy vegetables all tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce. Stir-fried to perfection, this vibrant Asian-inspired dish is quick to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
Noodles
- 125g / 4 oz medium egg noodles (chow mein noodles)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, grated or crushed
- 1/4 head cabbage, sliced thinly (about 1.5 cups)
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 3 green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
Sauce & Seasonings
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 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: Prepare the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Make the peanut sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter, hot water, sesame oil, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and dried chilli flakes until smooth. Set aside for later use.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt and add them to the wok. Stir-fry until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the wok and set aside on a separate plate.
- Stir fry the vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Quickly stir-fry the grated ginger and crushed garlic for a few seconds until fragrant. Then add the julienned carrot and thinly sliced cabbage. Continue stir-frying on high heat for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables start to brown slightly but remain crisp.
- Combine everything: Add the drained noodles, cooked chicken, and green onion pieces to the wok with the vegetables. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the mixture. Toss everything together thoroughly to coat all the ingredients with the sauce and heat through.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds and additional sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by some Chinese chilli oil on the side for added heat.
Notes
- You can swap the chicken breasts for tofu or shrimp for a different protein option.
- Adjust the amount of chilli flakes and chilli oil to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
- Using fresh vegetables ensures a nice crunch, but you can add bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and flavor.
- If you don’t have hoisin sauce, a mix of soy sauce and a little honey or brown sugar can work as a substitute.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Peanut Chilli Noodles, Chicken Noodles, Stir Fry Noodles, Asian Peanut Sauce, Spicy Peanut Noodles, Easy Weeknight Dinner
