Description
This Chicken Stir Fry Noodles recipe features tender chicken and crisp vegetables coated in a luscious coconut lime peanut sauce, creating a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. It’s a guaranteed family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g (14oz) Chicken Breast, thinly sliced
- 200g (7oz) Dried Egg Noodles or Flat Rice Noodles
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Vegetable Oil
- 1 Medium Carrot, julienned
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
- 100g (3.5oz) Snap Peas, trimmed
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp (15g) Fresh Ginger, grated
- 3 Tbsp (45ml) Halal Mushroom Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) Halal Mushroom Soy Sauce (for sauce)
- 1 tsp (5ml) Sesame Oil
- 3 Tbsp (45ml) Smooth Natural Peanut Butter
- 120ml (½ cup) Coconut Milk
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 tsp (5g) Lime Zest
- 1 tsp (5ml) Chili Paste (halal)
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) Honey
- 1 tsp (5ml) Rice Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp (15g) Toasted Coconut Flakes
- 2 Tbsp (8g) Chopped Fresh Cilantro
- 1 tsp (5g) Toasted Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Boil noodles until *al dente*, drain, and rinse.
- Make Sauce: Whisk peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, zest, chili paste, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar until smooth.
- Stir-Fry Chicken: Stir-fry chicken until cooked through, then set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Cook Vegetables: Stir-fry carrot, bell pepper, and snap peas until crisp-tender.
- Combine: Return chicken to wok with vegetables, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Add Noodles & Sauce: Add noodles and sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Plate & Garnish: Serve immediately, garnished with coconut flakes, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Notes
For best results, use smooth natural peanut butter and freshly squeezed lime juice. Adjust chili paste to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg