You don't have to head out to your local favorite Thai restaurant for Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles and Chicken. You can make the best thai peanut sauce at home!
Ingredients
3Bonelessskinless Chicken Breasts, Cut in 1" Pieces
1Red and 1 Orange Bell Peppersliced
1/2CupSliced Red Cabbage
1Cucumberpeeled and sliced thin then cut in 1-2" pieces
Sesame Seeds
1/3CupChopped Cilantro
1/2CupDryRoasted, Salted Peanuts, roughly chopped
2TablespoonsGreen Onionssliced
1/2Package Pasta* see note
Thai Peanut Sauce
1CupCreamy Peanut Butter
2-3TablespoonsSriracha
1/4CupFresh Lime Juice
1/4CupHoney
2TablespoonsToasted Sesame Oil
1/2CupWarm Water
3TablespoonsFreshGrated Ginger
6Clovesof Garlicminced
1/3CupSoy Sauce
1TeaspoonRice Vinegar
Instructions
Whisk together the peanut sauce ingredients and pour half into an 8x8" baking pan. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to over night.
Reserve the remaining sauce for the noodles.
Heat a grill to medium high heat. Place the chicken on skewers and grill for 8 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the heat and tent with foil.
Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to package instructions.
Drain the pasta and toss with the chicken. peppers, cucumbers, cabbage, and sauce. Top with peanuts, cilantro, green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with additional sriracha if desired. I never do, but Cade does. ;)
Notes
We prefer Angel Hair or Spaghetti
Nutrition Facts
Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles and Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 bowl)
Calories 783Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Fat 47g72%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 31g
Cholesterol 77mg26%
Sodium 1862mg81%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 27g30%
Protein 48g96%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.