12 Minute Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles
Experience a burst of flavor with our 12 Minute Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles, the ultimate quick and satisfying meal! Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish combines tender chicken mince with a creamy peanut sauce, all tossed with vibrant noodles. In just 12 minutes, you can serve up a comforting plate that pleases the whole family. Customize it to your liking by adding your favorite veggies or switching proteins, making this recipe as versatile as it is delicious. Once you try it, you’ll want to make it a regular in your dinner rotation!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g chicken mince
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup coconut milk
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 instant ramen noodle cakes
- 2 handfuls baby spinach
- 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over high heat and sauté minced garlic until golden.
- Add chicken mince and cook until browned, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in red curry paste, curry powder, and soy sauce; cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken stock and simmer for one more minute.
- Add noodle cakes to the pan, submerging them in the broth mixture.
- Cook noodles undisturbed for 45 seconds; flip and separate with wooden spoons after another 30 seconds.
- Stir in coconut milk, peanut butter, and cider vinegar until combined.
- Toss in baby spinach until wilted (about 30 seconds).
- Serve with chopped peanuts on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg