Description

This vibrant Peanut Chilli Noodles with Chicken recipe combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, spicy peanut sauce for a quick and satisfying dinner. The stir-fried noodles are coated in a flavorful blend of soy, hoisin, and sesame oils, balanced with a spicy kick from chilli flakes, making it an irresistible dish that’s perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Noodles

2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
125g / 4 oz medium egg noodles (chow mein noodles)

Vegetables

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 onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Peanut Sauce

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 Noodles: Prepare the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse them under cold water to stop further cooking and set aside.
Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, mix the smooth peanut butter, hot water, sesame oil, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and dried chilli flakes until well combined and smooth. Set aside.
Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and stir-fry them until fully cooked and slightly browned. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside on a plate.
Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add the remaining vegetable oil to the wok. Quickly stir-fry the grated ginger and garlic for a few seconds until fragrant. Add the julienned carrots and sliced cabbage, stir-frying over high heat for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly browned but still crisp.
Combine and Toss: Return the cooked chicken to the wok and add the cooked noodles and green onions. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the mixture and toss well to combine all ingredients evenly.
Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and optional extra sliced green onions. Serve immediately with Chinese chilli oil on the side for added spice.

Notes

For a spicier dish, increase the amount of dried chilli flakes or serve with additional chilli oil on the side.
Substitute the cabbage and carrots with any seasonal vegetables you prefer, such as bell peppers or snap peas.
Adjust the quantity of peanut butter to achieve your desired creaminess or thickness in the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Keywords: Peanut noodles, chilli chicken, stir fry noodles, Asian peanut sauce, quick dinner, spicy peanut noodles