Description
Indulge in a bowl of Spicy Peanut Chicken and Broccoli Noodle Bowls, where tender chicken meets crisp broccoli, all enveloped in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce. The dish offers a delightful contrast of textures, with the chewy noodles providing a satisfying base for the vibrant flavors that dance on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- For the Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the Noodles:
- 8 oz rice noodles
- For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and sauté for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all the peanut sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Once the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat to low and add the cooked noodles and peanut sauce to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped peanuts and green onions if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To store, keep the chicken and noodles in an airtight container. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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