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Tongs holding noodles mixed with vegetables like edamame and red peppers in a pan with sauce.
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Easy Peanut Noodles with Chicken

Easy peanut noodles with seared chicken, edamame, and red bell pepper in a garlicky, pad-thai-style peanut sauce. One skillet, one pot, 30 minutes, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Mild enough for kids!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: asian
Keyword: peanut noodles
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 474kcal
Author: Ansley Beutler

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil for the chicken
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil for the sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 8 oz dry udon noodles or 12 oz fresh Lotus Foods brown rice udon for gluten-free
  • ¼ cup reserved noodle water
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for topping
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Instructions

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet with sesame oil until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
    2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, Salt and pepper, 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • Meanwhile, cook udon noodles in a pot of water. Reserve ¼ cup of the noodle water before draining.
    8 oz dry udon noodles or 12 oz fresh
  • In the same skillet, sauté garlic in 1 tablespoon sesame oil until toasted. Add peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Whisk to combine.
    1 Tbsp sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic, 3 Tbsp peanut butter, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp maple syrup, 1 Tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sriracha
  • Add the noodles to the skillet with the reserved noodle water and toss to coat.
    ¼ cup reserved noodle water
  • Chop the chicken and add it back to the skillet with the edamame and bell pepper. Toss again.
    1 cup shelled edamame, ½ red bell pepper
  • Top with green onions and sesame seeds and serve.
    Green onions and sesame seeds

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 860mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg