Peanut Chicken Noodle Bowl

Peanut Chicken Noodle Bowl

from themodernproper.com
45 min
6 servings

It’s quick and saucy. It’s our peanut chicken noodle bowl with crunchy cucumbers, green beans, and juicy tomatoes on top. Make it for dinner or lunch, and eat leftovers the next day for breakfast!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound rice noodles
  • 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1½ teaspoons grated garlic
  • 1 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste (plus more if you like things spicy)
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (optional)
  • 1 (13-ounce) can coconut milk, shaken
  • 4 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces
  • ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, cut into ¼-inch-thick rounds (about ½ cup)
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped, plus more for serving
  • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, plus more for serving
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat

  2. 2

    Cook the noodles according to the package directions

  3. 3

    Drain and set aside

  4. 4

    Season the chicken all over with the salt

  5. 5

    Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat

  6. 6

    Once the oil is glistening, add the chicken and cook, undisturbed, until browned, about 5 minutes per side

  7. 7

    Transfer the chicken to a plate

  8. 8

    Combine the peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon grated garlic, vinegar, curry paste, ginger and brown sugar in a skillet; whisk to combine

  9. 9

    Slowly whisk in the coconut milk

  10. 10

    Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken

  11. 11

    Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low

  12. 12

    Cook until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes

  13. 13

    Remove from heat

  14. 14

    Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the green beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, peanuts, cilantro, lime juice, fish sauce (if using), the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and remaining ½ teaspoon garlic

  15. 15

    Divide the noodles between 6 shallow bowls

  16. 16

    Top with the chicken and green bean tomato salad

  17. 17

    Serve the peanut sauce over the chicken and garnish with the crushed peanuts and cilantro.