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Spicy Peanut Noodles with Chicken Sesame

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A quick and easy dinner recipe featuring tender chicken, rice noodles, and a creamy, spicy peanut sauce with a crunchy sesame seed finish. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) rice noodles or thin spaghetti
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (can swap for avocado oil)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/3 cup (85 g) creamy peanut butter (natural, unsweetened preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1–2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) warm water
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
  • Extra lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rice noodles or thin spaghetti and cook according to package instructions, usually 4-6 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
  2. While noodles cook, heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add thinly sliced chicken breasts and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked and slightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated fresh ginger. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, lime juice, and chili garlic sauce or sriracha. Whisk while gradually adding warm water until sauce is smooth and pourable. Adjust water or chili sauce as needed.
  5. Return cooked chicken to the skillet with garlic and ginger, then add drained noodles. Pour peanut sauce over everything and toss gently but thoroughly to coat. Heat over low for 1-2 minutes until warmed through, stirring frequently.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Add fresh cilantro leaves if desired and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant for extra nuttiness. Use tamari and gluten-free noodles for a gluten-free version. If sauce is too thick, add warm water a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency. Slice chicken thinly and cook over medium heat to keep it juicy. Rinse noodles under cold water after boiling to prevent sticking.

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