Creamy Thai Peanut Noodle Bowls (Printable Copy)

Savory peanut-coated noodles with chicken and fresh vegetables

# What You Need:

→ Protein & Noodles

01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 10 oz dried wide rice noodles

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup shredded carrots
05 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed and halved
06 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

→ Sauce

09 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
10 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
11 - 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
12 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
13 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
15 - 1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce
16 - 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
17 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Garnishes

18 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves
20 - Lime wedges

# How to Make:

01 - Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate if excess liquid accumulates.
02 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and white portions of green onions to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in sliced bell pepper, shredded carrots, and snap peas. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Distribute dry rice noodles evenly over the vegetables in the pan.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, and broth until smooth. Pour over noodles and vegetables.
06 - Bring mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the sauce.
07 - Return cooked chicken to the pan. Toss everything together over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until creamy and well combined. Stir in lime juice.
08 - Divide into serving bowls and top with chopped roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, reserved green onion tops, and lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
  • The noodles cook directly in the sauce, absorbing all that creamy peanut goodness instead of being tossed in afterward.
  • It comes together in 40 minutes flat, yet tastes like you've been simmering it all day.
02 -
  • Don't skip browning the chicken first—it takes just five minutes and creates a flavor foundation that makes everything else taste deeper and more intentional.
  • Whisk the sauce completely smooth before adding it, because lumpy peanut butter won't distribute evenly and you'll end up with pockets of paste instead of silky coating.
03 -
  • Toast your own sesame seeds and sprinkle them on top for extra nutty depth and a professional finishing touch that guests always notice.
  • Whisk a tiny splash of water into any leftover sauce to thin it out, and you've got a dressing for salads or dipping sauce for spring rolls the next day.
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