Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles
with red peppers / coleslaw mix
Ingredients
- Ginger, fresh - 2 tsp, grated
- Peanut butter - 4 Tbsp
- Water - 5 Tbsp
- Vinegar, rice - 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce, low-sodium - 1 Tbsp
- Lime juice - 1 Tbsp
- Sriracha - 1 Tbsp
- Brown sugar - 4 tsp
- Bell peppers, red - 1, thinly sliced
- Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless - 1 lb, sliced into strips
- Garlic powder - 1 tsp
- Pasta, spaghetti or linguini - 6 oz
- Cilantro - 3 Tbsp, chopped
- Cucumbers - 6 oz, sliced (look for mini cucumbers which have fewer seeds)
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Coleslaw mix - 10 oz
- Lime juice - 2 tsp
- Hot sauce (opt) - for serving
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Prep
- Make peanut sauce - Grate ginger. Combine peanut butter and water in a microwave-safe bowl or liquid measuring cup. Microwave for ~30 seconds. Stir in ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice (portion for sauce), Sriracha, and brown sugar. Taste; if it’s too salty, add more water. If it’s too tart, add in more sugar. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Peppers - Slice peppers. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Chicken - Slice into strips and then season with garlic powder and some salt and pepper. Tenderize with a fork. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
- Cook noodles - Bring a saucepan of water to boil. Salt generously and add pasta. Cook until al dente, tender but not soggy. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
- Cilantro / Cucumbers - Prep as directed.
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Make
- Heat a wok or saute pan over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and then chicken to heated oil. Saute until golden on the outside, ~5 minutes.
- Fold in peppers and coleslaw mix and saute for another 3 to 8 minutes, depending on how crunchy or soft you like your veggies.
- Add noodles, sauce, lime juice (portion for noodles), and cilantro and toss everything together. Taste and season with more salt, pepper, lime juice, and / or hot sauce. Enjoy warm with cucumber slices on the side!
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Reviews
Ratings
56 reviews
This was quite good and easy. Used broccoli slaw and it worked well. I might cut back a little on the sugar next time, but wouldn’t change anything else.
0 HelpfulFirst time cooking tofu, and I think I need to get a better handle on it. Definitely needed more sauce.
0 HelpfulSoba noodles, peppers, cucumber, kale, carrots, and no sugar added this time. This is always delicious!
0 HelpfulThis was pretty good. I kept the sauce separate, since I wasn't sure everyone would love it, but once I mixed it in to my noodles and added some lime juice, it was great! I subbed Tahini for peanut butter b/s allergies. The lime juice (I used box fresh and bottled concentrate) is a MUST! It really makes it. Also - used leftover pork on the side and it was great. HUsband and kids liked it.
0 HelpfulEasy and quick to throw together, so definitely a good weeknight pick. Next time I would replace the tofu with mushrooms though.
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