Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken Noodles
About This Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken Noodle Recipe
These Spicy Peanut Butter Chicken Noodles are bold, creamy, sweet, salty, peanut-buttery, and packed with flavor. Ground chicken, rice noodles, aromatics, and a silky peanut sauce come together in one big pot for an easy weeknight meal that tastes like something you’d get from your favorite noodle shop. It’s comforting, slightly spicy, and incredibly satisfying.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The sauce is rich, savory, sweet, and perfectly peanut-y.
Uses simple, accessible ingredients but delivers a TON of flavor.
Ready in about 30 minutes—great for weeknights.
Naturally gluten-free if you use GF soy glaze + rice noodles.
Leftovers are amazing.
Easy to customize the spice level.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Aromatics: garlic, ginger, green onions
Pureed carrots for sweetness and body
Ground chicken
Rice noodles
Peanut butter + sweet soy glaze
Tomato paste, rice wine vinegar, chili paste, honey, chili flakes
Sesame oil, butter, bouillon
Peanuts + cilantro for topping
How to Make It
Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Cook the ground chicken in sesame oil until browned, then add the garlic, ginger, and green onions to release their aroma. Pour in the peanut sauce and let it thicken. Add the cooked rice noodles, pureed carrots, and butter, tossing everything together until glossy, coated, and fully combined. Finish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
Tips for Success
Cook the noodles slightly under: They’ll finish cooking in the sauce.
Adjust the spice level: Add more chili flakes or chili paste if you love heat—or reduce them for a milder dish.
Puree the carrots smooth: They help thicken the sauce and add natural sweetness.
Use creamy peanut butter: Natural peanut butters work, but stir well so the sauce stays smooth.
Reserve some noodle water: If the sauce gets too thick, loosen it with a splash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use another protein?
Yes! Ground turkey, pork, or even finely chopped chicken breast all work.
What if I can’t find sweet soy glaze?
You can make a quick substitute by simmering soy sauce with a little brown sugar until syrupy, or replace it with regular soy sauce + a bit of extra honey.
Can I use different noodles?
Definitely—udon, ramen, linguine, or spaghetti all work.
Does this dish reheat well?
Yes. Add a splash of water when reheating to loosen the sauce and bring it back to life.
How spicy is it?
Moderately spicy. Reduce chili flakes and roasted chili paste if you prefer mild.
What to Serve With These Noodles
Simple cucumber salad
Steamed or roasted broccoli
Crunchy Asian slaw
Crispy spring rolls
Pickled veggies
A side of dumplings
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Ingredients
Servings 6-8
5 cloves garlic, grated
1.5 tablespoons ginger, grated
3 large carrots, pureed
3/4 cup green onions
1/2 cup sweet soy glaze
1/2 cup peanut butter
4 tablespoons tomato paste
2 lbs ground chicken
1.5 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon (I use “Better than Bouillon)
1 tablespoon roasted red chili paste
2 tablespoons honey
3 teaspoon chili flakes
2/3 cup water
18 oz rice noodles (one and a half packages), cooked
3-4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup Cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
Instructions:
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together soy glaze, peanut butter, tomato paste, rice wine vinegar, chicken bouillon, chili paste, honey, chili flakes, and water. Set aside.
In a large pot, add sesame oil over medium high heat. Add in chicken and stir until cooked through, about 5-8 minutes.
Add ginger, garlic, and green onions. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add in sauce and cook until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Add in cooked noodles, carrots, and 4 tablespoons butter and toss until everything is completely mixed, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve with chopped peanuts and cilantro!
