Peanut Lime Chicken with Noodles
A flavorful and zesty chicken noodle dish with a rich peanut sauce and a hint of lime.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Pot
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 chicken breasts sliced into strips
- 8 oz rice noodles cooked according to package instructions
For the Peanut Lime Sauce
- 1/3 cup peanut butter creamy
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 1/4 cup water to thin the sauce
For Garnish
- chopped peanuts for topping
- green onions sliced
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and water until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Once the chicken is cooked, reduce heat and pour the peanut sauce over the chicken. Stir well to coat.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing to combine and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped peanuts, green onions, and lime wedges.
Notes
For extra heat, add more red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.