Peanut-Lime Chicken Noodles

Name: Peanut-Lime Chicken Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 pound macaroni pasta; 1.5 pound chicken breast (cut into thin strips); 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, thinly sliced); 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated); 0.5 cup peanut butter (creamy); 0.25 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoon maple syrup; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 cup water; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

A flavorful and speedy dish combining tender chicken breast with macaroni pasta and a creamy, spicy peanut-lime sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro for a vibrant kick.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Thai
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $1.84/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 pound macaroni pasta
1.5 pound chicken breast (cut into thin strips)
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 yellow onion (medium, thinly sliced)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
0.5 cup peanut butter (creamy)
0.25 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoon maple syrup
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.5 cup water
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Cook macaroni pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta. Set aside.
While pasta cooks, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast strips and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Add the sliced yellow onion to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, red pepper flakes (if using), and 1/2 cup of water or chicken broth until smooth.
Pour the peanut sauce into the skillet with the onion mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water.
Return the cooked chicken and drained macaroni pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat evenly with the sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level. You can add steamed broccoli or bell peppers to the stir-fry for extra vegetables.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 650
Protein: 45.1 g
Carbohydrates: 68.2 g
Fat: 25.4 g
Fiber: 8.1 g
Sodium: 950 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
Sugar: 12.5 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg