Description
This Peanut Chilli Noodles with Chicken recipe is a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and nutty flavors. Tender chicken pieces are stir-fried with fresh vegetables and tossed with chewy egg noodles coated in a creamy peanut sauce with a kick of chili flakes. This quick and satisfying stir-fry is ideal for a weeknight dinner and can be customized with your favorite veggies and heat level.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
Noodles & Vegetables
- 125g / 4 oz medium egg noodles (chow mein noodles)
- 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 them and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Prepare Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, hot water, sesame oil, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and dried chilli flakes until smooth. Set aside for later use.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces seasoned with salt and stir-fry until fully cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the wok and set aside on a separate plate.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same wok, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Quickly stir-fry grated ginger and minced garlic for a few seconds until fragrant. Then add the julienned carrot and sliced cabbage. Continue stir-frying over high heat for about 5 minutes until vegetables are slightly browned but still maintain a firm bite.
- Combine & Finish: Add the cooked noodles, chicken, and green onions to the wok with the vegetables. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over everything and toss well to combine all ingredients evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
- Serve: Transfer the noodles to serving plates. Sprinkle sesame seeds and additional sliced green onions on top. Serve with Chinese chilli oil on the side for extra heat if desired.
Notes
- For more heat, increase the amount of dried chilli flakes or add chilli oil directly to the dish.
- Feel free to substitute cabbage and carrots with other seasonal vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or bok choy.
- Adjust the quantity of peanut butter to achieve a creamier or thicker sauce consistency according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Peanut Chilli Noodles, Chicken Noodle Stir Fry, Asian Peanut Sauce, Spicy Chicken Noodles, Easy Stir Fry Recipe
