Rice Noodles with Peanut Sauce and Chicken Recipe
This quick and flavorful Rice Noodles with Peanut Sauce and Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a savory, creamy peanut sauce with a hint of sriracha. Tossed with perfectly cooked rice stir fry noodles and garnished with sesame seeds and chopped peanuts, this dish offers a delicious balance of sweet, spicy, and nutty flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Noodles
- 350 grams / 12 oz. uncooked rice stir fry noodles
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 medium skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced across the grain
- 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or cornflour)
Garnish
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare 350 grams / 12 oz. rice stir fry noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken and garlic: Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil and 2 teaspoons minced garlic. Cook the garlic until fragrant, about 15-30 seconds. Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and no pink remains, about 4-5 minutes.
- Make the peanut sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce to the pan. Stir continuously until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
- Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup water with 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth. Pour this mixture into the pan with the sauce and simmer gently until it thickens slightly and becomes creamy. Remove from heat.
- Combine noodles and sauce: Add the cooked, drained noodles to the pan and toss well to coat evenly with the peanut sauce. Heat through if necessary.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped peanuts over the dish if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful rice noodles with peanut sauce and chicken.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter if preferred, although the flavor will vary.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spiciness level.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the soy sauce is tamari or a gluten-free variety.
- Serve with chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for added freshness.
- To make this dish vegetarian or vegan, replace chicken with tofu or tempeh and use a plant-based soy sauce.
