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Peanut Chicken Noodle Bowl

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Peanut Chicken Stirfry
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I’ve been making this stirfry for a few years now and my family has never been disappointed. When I told my husband that I was planning on posting this recipe his reply was “I can’t believe you haven’t shared that one yet! It’s amazing!!!”  Keep in mind that he’s not very excitable, so I might be exaggerating a bit.  He would never use three exclamation marks, for instance.  But he did get pretty animated.

Stirfry Veggies

Why It’s A Smart Choice

This recipe is a great way to eat more veggies. In general, stir fry is an excellent for that as many people who aren’t veggie fans, have no issues eating them fried with a delicious sauce. Each portion of this recipe has nearly 3 servings of vegetables! It also boasts more than 40g of protein. That might surprise you, since I only allotted half a chicken breast per person. This is just one example of how you can eat less meat but not suffer on the protein front!

If you give this recipe a go, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, or snap a photo and tag it with #smartnutritionrecipes on Instagram!  I’d love to see your creations! Knowing someone has enjoyed one of my recipes always makes my day brighter.  

5 from 2 votes

Peanut Chicken Noodle Bowl

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A sweet and salty peanut stir fry, loaded with veggies and protein.
Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:35 mins
4

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 garlic minced

For the sauce

  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup water

For the stirfry

  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 small zucchini sliced
  • 1/2 cup of sugar snap peas
  • 1 large red onion sliced
  • 8 oz of whole wheat spaghetti alternatively, this dish could be served over rice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and 1 minced garlic.
  • In shallow baking dish, place the chicken and marinade. Turn to coat. Place in fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a small saucepan, heat the canola oil over medium low.
  • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Then add the lime juice, soy sauce, bro sugar, cayenne and peanut butter. Once the peanut butter has melted, add the water and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
  • Once the chicken has marinated, place in the oven and cook until an instant thermometer registers 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from oven and sliced thinly.
  • Heat a large pot of water over high heat. Once the water has boiled, add the spaghetti. Cook until al dente and drain.
  • In a wok or very large frying pan, heat 1 tbsp of canola oil. Add the veggies and cook until tender crisp.
  • In individual bowls, layer pasta, veggies, chicken, and sauce. Top with chopped peanuts, if desired!

Nutrition

Serving: 4 | Calories: 710kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1050mg | Potassium: 1245mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1253IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 4mg
Course: dinner
Servings: 4
Calories: 710kcal
Author: Jessica Penner, RD

Thanks to Gabrielle for giving me some photography tips during this food photoshoot!

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  1. Anna says

    May 26, 2021 at 6:01 pm

    5 stars
    My whole family LOVED this!

    I did the chicken on the bbq after marinating and it was super tender and flavourful. I also added broccoli for even more veg 😉

    Would definitely make again.

    Reply
    • Jessica Penner says

      June 10, 2021 at 8:10 pm

      So glad your family loved it! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  2. Janet says

    May 21, 2021 at 8:02 am

    5 stars
    Delicious!

    Reply
    • Jessica Penner says

      June 10, 2021 at 6:45 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Kim says

    May 10, 2015 at 11:10 pm

    Hands down my favorite stir fry! The peanut butter and spaghetti make it an easy sell to the kids too

    Reply
    • Jessica Penner says

      May 12, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      Thanks for the feedback!
      There is a little bit of something for everyone in this recipe, isn’t there?

      Reply
  4. Jolene says

    February 27, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    Okay. That looks ridiculously amazing. I need to make it soon!

    Reply

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