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Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken and Noodles Recipe

This easy Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles recipe makes a hearty, nutritious, and savory sweet meal that can be ready in under 30 minutes. Rice noodles, crispy chicken, and sauteed broccoli are all coated in a spicy Thai peanut sauce that is packed with flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Thai
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 566kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

Chicken Brine

  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces
  • 8 cups Water cold
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda

Crispy Chicken Batter

  • 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 large Egg White
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • 4 Tablespoons Avocado Oil to pan fry the chicken

Spicy Peanut Sauce

  • cup Soy Sauce
  • cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 clove Garlic grated or minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated or minced
  • 2 teaspoons Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha more or less depending on how spicy you want it
  • ½ teaspooon Sesame Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 4 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
  • 1 large Broccoli Crown washed and cut into ¾" chunks
  • cup Peanuts raw or lightly salted- coarsely chopped

Noodles

  • 7-10 ounces Rice Noodles or glass noodles

Instructions

  • Cook noodles according to package directions, then rinse with water to help prevent them from sticking. Set aside.

Chicken Brine

  • Place diced chicken in a bowl and cover with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda, mix, and let the chicken sit while you are preparing the other ingredients.

How to Make Pan Fried Crispy Chicken Bites

  • Drain the water off the chicken chunks.  Use a paper towel to pat dry, then add the chicken back to your bowl.  Sprinkle 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch over the chicken and mix using tongs.   Add the soy sauce, egg white, and pepper.  Toss again until combined and the cornstarch mixture resembles a paste.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the avocado oil. Add the chicken to the hot pan leaving space between each piece of chicken.  (Note: You might need to cook your chicken in two batches.) Cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is golden brown on the pan side.  Use the tongs to flip the chicken and cook again until lightly golden brown.   If you need to, sear on a third side so all sides of the chicken are crispy.  Once crispy and golden, transfer chicken to a paper towel lined plate.

How to Cook the Broccoli

  • In the same pan, add the broccoli and cook for about 2 minutes or until it is slightly tender and bright green.

How to Make the Thai Peanut Sauce

  • In a small bowl add the soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, grated garlic, grated ginger, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, Sriracha, and cornstarch. Whisk together until the cornstarch is dissolved.
  • Add the sauce to the pan with the broccoli and cook over medium heat until the sauce comes to a boil. Add the peanut butter and stir until dissolved in the sauce.
  • Add the chicken and half of the peanuts, toss in the sauce, then remove from heat. Add the noodles and toss with tongs to coat. Top with remaining peanuts and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1497mg | Potassium: 1067mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg