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Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken With Noodles

Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken: Easy Noodles for a Flavorful Meal

Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken With Noodles is a delicious and easy dish that combines tender chicken with creamy peanut sauce and noodles.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 529 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Colander
  • medium bowl
  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. thick rice noodles
  • ½ cup no-sugar-added creamy peanut butter
  • 3 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. sriracha
  • ½ tsp. finely grated lime zest
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 small or 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into ½" pieces about 8 oz.
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 3 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped peeled ginger
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ cup small fresh basil leaves
  • cup roasted salted peanuts, finely chopped
  • Kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil; generously season with salt. Add noodles and stir to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and let soak until tender, 13 to 15 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk peanut butter, chili sauce, tamari, sriracha, lime zest, lime juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ cup warm water until smooth; set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken, season with salt, and cook, stirring often, until lightly golden in spots and almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add bell pepper, garlic, white scallion parts, and ginger; season with salt, if needed. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until peppers are tender, about 3 minutes more.
  • Add noodles to pan and toss well to combine. Remove from heat and add reserved sauce. Toss to coat in sauce.
  • Divide noodles among bowls. Top with green scallion parts, cilantro, basil, and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges alongside.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 628mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner, Flavorful Meal, Noodles, Peanut Chicken, Quick Recipe
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