Creamy Thai Peanut Noodle Bowls (Printable)

Thai-inspired creamy peanut noodle bowls with ground chicken and crisp vegetables, ready in 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Noodles

01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 10 oz dried wide rice noodles

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup shredded carrots
05 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed and halved
06 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

→ Sauce

09 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
10 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
11 - 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
12 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
13 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
15 - 1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
16 - 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
17 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Garnishes

18 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves
20 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large, deep nonstick skillet or wok, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up frequently, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes. Remove and set aside if excess liquid remains.
02 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the green onions to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in sliced bell pepper, shredded carrots, and snap peas. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables just begin to soften.
04 - Add the dry rice noodles to the pan, spreading them evenly over the vegetables.
05 - In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, Sriracha, and broth until smooth. Pour the sauce mixture over the noodles and vegetables.
06 - Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the sauce.
07 - Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Toss everything together over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until creamy and well combined. Stir in lime juice.
08 - Serve hot, topped with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, green onion tops, and lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-Pan Efficiency: Utilizing the quick potsticker noodle technique, everything cooks together in one skillet for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup.
  • Luscious Texture: The combination of creamy peanut butter and coconut-free broth creates a smooth, decadent sauce that clings to every noodle.
  • Nutritious and Balanced: Packed with fresh snap peas, carrots, and bell peppers alongside lean protein for a satisfying 540-calorie meal.
02 -
  • Noodle Submersion: Make sure the dry noodles are well-distributed and somewhat submerged in the sauce when you start the simmer to ensure they cook evenly without sticking.
  • Consistency Check: If the sauce becomes too thick before the noodles are fully cooked, add an extra splash of broth or water to maintain the creamy consistency.
  • Fresh Garnish: Adding the cilantro and peanuts just before serving preserves their texture and aromatic qualities.
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