Spicy Peanut Noodles with Chicken and Veggies

Spicy Peanut Noodles (with Chicken and Vegetables) is tasty and balanced, with an Asian-inspired sauce and lots of veggies.  

Spicy Peanut Noodle in Braiser

This summer I’m on a mission to streamline my cooking. And I knew right away that the popular Meal Prep wasn’t the answer since I tend to be impulsive when dinner time arrives.  Yes, if I don’t feel like burgers, I’m not making burgers.

But give me a dish that is tasty served hot, and then delicious served cold as leftovers, and I’m all over it.  Especially if the recipe is a complete meal by itself, like these Spicy Peanut Noodles (or my recent French Lentil Salad).

Doused in an Asian-inspired spicy peanut sauce, it makes getting your 5-a-day (servings of fruit and vegetables) realistic–and delightful. 

This recipe was inspired by a sheet pan recipe in the blog A Southern Grace.  In my effort to make it a complete, I added rice noodles plus more sauce and veggies (and I also made it stovetop).

Spicy Peanut Noodles, Plated

Why You’ll Love This!

Flavorful.  A lightly spicy, peanut sauce pulls all the tasty flavors together!

Healthy.  This has protein, vegetables and a starch all together in one dish. 

Versatile.  Spicy Peanut Noodles is delicious warm the first day, then just as tasty the next day as a cold noodle entree salad.

spicy peanut noodles

Step by Step Instructions

Blend together sauce ingredients.

blend sauce

Cook the noodles per package directions. 

Heat the oil in a large skillet, braiser, or wok.  Add the carrots and raw chicken, if using (omit for pre-cooked chicken) and cook until the carrots are still a bit crunchy and the chicken is cooked through.

cook carrots

Add the remaining ingredients and cook until the vegetables are almost tender with a slight crunch. Stir in the pre-cooked chicken if using.

with all the veggies

Stir in the pasta and peanut sauce. 

add peanut sauce

Tips & FAQs

If you compare this to similar recipes, you’ll notice it has a similar amount of sauce, but less pasta and more vegetables.  The (al dente) vegetables take the place of some of the pasta for a healthier final dish. 

Did you know you don’t need to peel ginger before grating?   How nice is that!  I always keep fresh ginger well wrapped in the freezer, so it’s available in its most flavorful form.  Then I cut off what I need to grate for dishes like this.

And if this has put you in the mood for some more practical dishes using rotisserie chicken, consider taking a look at Asian Chicken SaladBroccoli & Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells, or Smothered Skillet Chicken Burritos.

spicy peanut noodles

spicy peanut noodles

Spicy Peanut Noodles

Spicy Peanut Noodles (with Chicken and Vegetables) is tasty and balanced, with an Asian-inspired sauce and lots of veggies
Author: Inger
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 5
Calories 509 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sauce:

  • 2 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter softened in microwave if needed
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1-2 Tablespoons sriracha sauce or Gochujang
  • 2 Tablespoon vinegar ideally rice wine
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 Tablespoon lime juice

Noodles:

  • 2 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cup carrots sliced on the diagonal about ¼ inch thick
  • 3 cups broccoli florets chopped smallish to cook quickly
  • 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger or sub ½ teaspoon dried powdered
  • 1-2 chicken breasts 1-1/12 pounds, cut into cubes or leftover cooked rotisserie chicken, cubed
  • 8 ounces thin rice noodles or other pasta of your choice

Instructions
 

  • In a large microwave safe vessel (I like a 4 cup measuring cup), whisk together sauce ingredients. If they aren’t blending, microwave for a few seconds then re-whisk, repeating until blended.
  • Cook the noodles per package directions.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet, braiser, or wok. Add the carrots and raw chicken, if using (omit for pre-cooked chicken) and cook, stirring periodically, until the carrots are still a bit crunchy and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Add the broccoli florets, red pepper, minced garlic and grated ginger and cook until the vegetables are almost tender with a slight crunch. Add in the pre-cooked chicken if using and heat until warm..
  • Add the drained pasta and the peanut sauce and stir until well mixed.
  • Garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 21gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 983mgPotassium: 795mgFiber: 6gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 9660IUVitamin C: 87mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 2mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Updated from the original published Sept 15, 2016.

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6 thoughts on “Spicy Peanut Noodles with Chicken and Veggies

  1. Louise

    Looks AMAZING!!!! Inger and what a GREAT idea to double up on those flavors:)

    Thank you so much for sharing and thank you for the sweet words on my blog:) Don’t you worry, if I am ever in your neck of the woods, I’ll let you know:) Thanks again, Inger…

    1. Inger Post author

      So good to hear from you Louise. I have been thinking of you and hope you are doing something super fun in your new life. Keep in touch!

  2. David

    What a fun twist on spicy peanut noodles! We have all the ingredients to make this happen over the weekend, Inger! Can’t wait!

    1. Inger Post author

      Yes, regular ingredients was one of the attractions for me too, David. Just remember the extra sauce if you have leftovers!

  3. grace

    double the sauce, double the pleasure! thanks for the shout-out, i’m glad you found an equally delicious way to use the sauce! 🙂

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