Spicy Peanut Chicken Noodles

Spicy Peanut Chicken Noodles ingredients

• 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
• 1.5 lbs chicken breast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 2 medium carrots
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1-2 tsp chili garlic sauce
• 0.25 cup water or chicken broth
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

How to make Spicy Peanut Chicken Noodles

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz of linguine or spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the noodles and set aside.
2. While the noodles are cooking, prepare the peanut sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup, 1-2 teaspoons of chili garlic sauce, and 1/4 cup of water or chicken broth until smooth and well combined. Adjust chili garlic sauce for desired spice level.
3. Pat the 1.5 lbs of chicken breast pieces dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
4. Add the chicken pieces to the hot skillet in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F or 74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5. Add the sliced 1 large red bell pepper and 2 medium julienned carrots to the same skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften but are still crisp-tender.
6. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger to the vegetables. Cook for another 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the drained cooked noodles to the skillet.
8. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the noodles, chicken, and vegetables. Toss everything together using tongs until all ingredients are evenly coated with the sauce.
9. If the sauce seems too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Continue to toss and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
10. Divide the spicy peanut chicken noodles among four serving bowls. Garnish generously with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving hot.

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