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A delicious plate of Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken With Noodles

Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken With Noodles

This delicious and creamy noodle dish combines the flavors of peanut, lime, and chicken for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 227 g Thick rice noodles
  • 120 ml No-sugar-added creamy peanut butter
  • 3 Tbsp Sweet chili sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Sriracha
  • 0.5 tsp Finely grated lime zest
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable or canola oil
  • 227 g Boneless, skinless chicken breasts chopped into 1/2" pieces
  • 1 small Red bell pepper seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 3 pieces Scallions white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp Finely chopped peeled ginger
  • 120 ml Fresh cilantro leaves
  • 120 ml Small fresh basil leaves
  • 50 g Roasted, salted peanuts finely chopped
  • 4 pieces Lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Medium Pot
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil; generously season with salt. Add noodles and stir to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and let soak until tender, 13 to 15 minutes. Drain in a colander, then rinse with cold water.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk peanut butter, chili sauce, tamari, sriracha, lime zest, lime juice, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 cup warm water until smooth; set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken, season with salt, and cook, stirring often, until lightly golden in spots and almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add bell pepper, garlic, white scallion parts, and ginger; season with salt, if needed. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until peppers are tender, about 3 minutes more.
  4. Add noodles to skillet and toss well to combine. Remove from heat, add reserved sauce, and toss to coat.
  5. Divide noodles among bowls. Top with green scallion parts, cilantro, basil, and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges alongside.

Notes

For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken in some of the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. This dish is great with a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top.