Description
This Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken with Noodles features tender chicken, vibrant bell pepper, and flavorful rice noodles tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut-lime sauce. Itโs a perfect combination of savory, tangy, and a bit of heat, topped with fresh herbs and crunchy peanuts.
Ingredients
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Kosher salt
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8 oz. thick rice noodles
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1/2 cup no-sugar-added creamy peanut butter
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3 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce
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2 Tbsp. tamari or soy sauce
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1 Tbsp. sriracha
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1/2 tsp. finely grated lime zest
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2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
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2 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil
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2 small or 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz.), chopped into 1/2โณ pieces
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1 small red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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3 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
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2 Tbsp. finely chopped peeled ginger
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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1/2 cup small fresh basil leaves
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1/3 cup roasted salted peanuts, finely chopped
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Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
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Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Generously season with salt. Add the 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.
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Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, chili sauce, tamari, sriracha, lime zest, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup warm water until smooth; set aside.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the chicken, season with salt, and cook, stirring often, until lightly golden in spots and almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add the bell pepper, garlic, white parts of scallions, and ginger. Season with salt, if needed. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until the peppers are tender, about 3 minutes more.
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Add the noodles to the pan and toss well to combine. Remove from heat and add the reserved sauce. Toss to coat in the sauce.
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Divide the noodles among bowls. Top with green parts of the scallions, cilantro, basil, and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
Notes
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Adjust the sriracha to your spice preference.
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If you prefer a richer sauce, add more peanut butter or water to adjust the consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg