Creamy Thai Peanut Noodle Bowls (Printable)

Savory peanut noodles with chicken and fresh vegetables in a creamy Thai-style sauce

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 with green parts reserved for garnish
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 to taste
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

# Steps:

01 - Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
02 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and white parts of green onions to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in bell pepper, carrots, and snap peas. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Spread dry rice noodles evenly over the vegetables in the pan.
05 - Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, and broth until smooth. Pour sauce over noodles and vegetables.
06 - Bring mixture 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 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, reserved green onion tops, and lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy 40-minute meal using the potsticker noodle technique.
  • Rich and creamy peanut sauce perfectly balances sweet, savory, and spicy notes.
  • A healthy, dairy-free option packed with 29g of protein per serving.
02 -
  • Whisk the sauce thoroughly before adding it to the pan to ensure the peanut butter is fully integrated.
  • Always double-check labels for allergens like peanuts, soy, and gluten.
  • If the noodles absorb too much liquid too quickly, add a splash of extra broth or water to maintain the creamy consistency.
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