This Chicken Noddle Stir-Fry with Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce is a healthy-ish comfort food dish that’s always a crowd favorite!
To take the sting out of Monday, today I’m serving up some healthy-ish comfort food guys!
I say healthy-ish because it’s packed with veggies, and the brown rice noodles are whole-grain, all-natural, fat, egg and cholesterol-free. Boom!
So the spicy Thai peanut sauce isn’t super healthy, but two outta three isn’t bad, right? AND we all deserve something delicious to get us through Monday, so let’s call it even shall we?
This Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry with Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce is quick and easy too for those busy weeknights ahead when school is back in session. And since today may be the first day of school for some of you folks, I’m keeping things short and sweet today.
A Few Cook’s Notes for Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry with Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe:
I added two teaspoons of chili garlic sauce to the recipe, but if you like things spicier, add a bit more. Start out with one teaspoon and add more if you prefer.
To keep the recipe on the healthier side I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but I’ve also made it with chicken thighs and it’s just as delicious. If you do opt for chicken thighs you will need to cook the chicken longer until it’s cooked though and no longer pink inside.
Loaded with red and yellow peppers, carrots and boneless, skinless chicken breasts, this makes for one satisfying meal. No need for a side salad because all the veggies are packed right in.
Just stir-fry your veggies and chicken, boil up your noodles and toss everything in that lip smackin’ spicy Thai peanut sauce and dinner is served. To rave reviews I guarantee! Enjoy!
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tbsp. fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 3 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 Tbsp. honey
- 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 2 tsp. chili garlic sauce
- 8 oz. brown rice noodles, I use Thai Kitchen
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups red pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 1/2 cups yellow pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, julienned
- 4 green onions, sliced thin
- 1/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
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In a small saucepan over low heat, combine all sauce ingredients, stirring until well combined. Start out with one teaspoon of the chili garlic sauce and it you'd like it spicier, add more. Keep warm until ready to combine with noodles, chicken and vegetables.
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Cook brown rice noodles according to package directions. Set aside.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add one tablespoon of the vegetable oil. When oil is hot, add chicken pieces, Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fry for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove to plate.
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Add the remaining one tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. When hot, add the red and yellow peppers and carrots. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until almost tender.
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Return the chicken and the rice noodles to the skillet. Cook until warmed through. Take off the heat and pour the sauce over the mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Sprinkle with green onions and nuts. Serve immediately in individual bowls.
This recipe looks amazing!
You’re going to love how easy it is too!
This does look amazing and perfect for a Monday – or a Tuesday…. Just about any day of the week! :) We head back to school soon and I’m always looking for delicious and easy meals. This would be one my entire family would love! Have a great week!
It’s perfect for those busy weeknights Kathy! Hope you have an awesome week too!
I just love the peanut sauce Mary Ann , you created another tasty meal.
I love how easy this dish is too Gerlinde. Hope you have a great week!
Healthy-ish for the Monday win! I am absolutely salivating over these noodles, Mare!! I’m a huge fan of spicy anything and peanut sauce makes me swoon! Clearly these noodles have my name written all over them! Pinning! Cheers!
So in need of comfort food lately! This one pushes all my buttons! Happy Monday Chey!
These are the flavors I always crave when I’m in the mood for TASTY!! Nothing like that peanut sauce, my friend! Love it!
I know, right Annie? Have a fabulous week! Keep savoring summer!
This sounds so good today! We’re have a cold, rainy day so I’m actually craving a bit of comfort food. It’s been so hot here for weeks that I have barely even cooked!
I know. It’s been so incredibly hot here too Liz. Today we’ve got a rainy day and it’s all about comfort food! Happy Monday!
This looks delicious for any day of the week if you ask me! That combo is deadly good! Yum!! Happy Monday, my friend. XO
Thanks Dawn! Happy Monday!
Is there anything more comforting than chicken and noodles? I don’t think so! This looks delicious, and it’s totally something I want to eat on a gray and rainy day (kind of like the one we’re having right now!). Have a great week, Mary Ann!
I don’t think so either Kelsie!
Two out of three works for me, this looks amazing!!
Me too Matt! Thanks!
I’d slather that sauce on EVERYTHING! Add extra chili sauce please! And those noodles? Over the top! I looooove them too! Quick and easy, weeknight – love it Mary Ann! Well done!
Thanks Traci! Tom and I devoured this one! Have an awesome week!
This is the bowl of comfort that I need today!! Looks so good. And that peanut sauce!
Nothing beats a big bowl of noodles slathered in peanut sauce!
This is my kind of recipe! I love anything with peanut butter! I love something that comes together quickly and has this much flavor! Thanks for the recipe! Pinning!
Thanks so much Laura! This one is a busy weeknight winner! Enjoy! And thanks for pinning.
This is basically all of my favorite things!!! It looks absolutely delicious Mary Ann!!! xoxo
Thanks Rebecca! So easy for those busy school weeknights!
Such an awesome meal! This is going on the dinner list for this week!
Enjoy Jennifer!
Who needs takeout when you can make noodles this good at home? Can’t wait to try this recipe out! My guys will love it!
I hope you Leigh Ann! Enjoy!
This is my kind of meal :) Love Thai flavours, especially when combined with noodles and lots of vegetables!
Mine too Jennifer!
Love all the colours in this stir fry! Sounds like a hearty and delicious quick meal, perfect for busy weekday nights!
It’s perfect for back to school season Leanne! It’s coming! Buckle up!
I would make this on Sunday and eat it ALL week Mary Ann, the flavors are killer!
Thanks Sue! Perfect for lunch leftovers!
My only complaint is that I’m not eating this right now. It looks/sounds amazing. Loving the flavors and the simplicity of the recipe. And that it’s (mostly) healthy.
Lol Danielle!
Healthy-ish comfort food is my jam, Mary Ann and this dish fits that description perfectly! I’ve already made my shopping list to try this, looks heavenly!
I so hope you enjoy it Marissa!
these stir fry noodles looks so different and i think it is because of the thai touch and the peanut sauce, that is what makes this recipe unique!
I bet you’d love this dish Monika!
This looks like the most delicious stir fry, I love the Thai peanut sauce!
I love this recipe; it’s one of my favorite go-to meals when we have a busy day. Can you provide a printable version? The print button/link doesn’t work. I’d love to save this in my recipe book.
So happy you enjoy the recipe Melissa! I just printed the recipe out, so the link is working for me. Not sure what could be wrong on your end.
Loved this! Does it freeze well?
Hi Tracy! So happy you enjoyed it. I actually have never frozen this. Let me know if you try.
This sauce was bomb! Thank you! I already had some other stir fry veggies and tofu going on but wanted a good sauce. This took it all to the next level. Thank you! I’ll try the full recipe next time :)
Yay!! So happy you enjoyed it Lola. Happy Holidays!