Thai Peanut Chicken Noodles

Looking for a simple weeknight recipe? Thai Peanut Chicken Noodles is the perfect combination of flavor and texture for a dinner the whole family will love.

My limit of my love for Thai food does not exist. After our trip to Thailand and experiencing Thai cooking school, it has only made me that much more confident cooking Thai food in my own kitchen. If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner idea, consider these Thai Peanut Chicken Noodles!

Thai Peanut Chicken Noodles

Here is a fun video I made while cooking this recipe, and gives you an idea of all the steps to take to make it. You can see how easily it all comes together!

 

 

 

 

 

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I make these peanut noodles with chicken, but you could definitely sub in shrimp, or let it be a vegetarian meal by not adding protein. The noodles themselves and the broth they cook in has plenty of flavor all on its own.

Thai Peanut Chicken Noodles Recipe

To make Thai Peanut Chicken Noodles at home, you will need:

4 cups chicken broth

1 can coconut milk (14 ounces)

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tbsp. fish sauce

1/2 cup peanut butter (I like crunchy)

1 tbsp. honey

1/4 cup green curry paste

2 peppers, chopped (you can use any color, I like red)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp. fresh ginger

4 chicken breasts, sliced thin

2 limes, juiced

1 cup spinach

1 pack rice stick noodles

peanuts and green onions for garnish, optional

1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, peanut butter, honey and green curry paste.

2. When light greenish yellow in color and fully combined, add in peppers, garlic, and fresh ginger.

3. Let the pot come to a simmer and add in chicken breasts.

4. When chicken is fully cooked, add in lime juice, spinach, and rice stick noodles.

5. Stir to combine and let noodles soften.

6. For optional garnish, toast peanuts in sesame oil on the stove. Chop green onions in small slices.

7. When noodles have softened, remove from heat, garnish, and enjoy!

If you liked this post, you might also enjoy Potato Chip Chicken or Authentic Shrimp Pad Thai