Description
A quick and flavorful ramen noodle stir-fry with chicken, vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce that’s easy and versatile.
Ingredients
Peanut sauce:
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- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Stir-fry:
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- 2–3 Tbsp peanut oil
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup baby carrots, julienned
- ½ small yellow onion, sliced
- 1 stick celery, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 (3 oz) package ramen noodles (seasoning packet discarded)
Garnishes:
- Green onions, sliced
- Roughly chopped peanuts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk peanut sauce ingredients until combined. Set aside ~1/3 cup for chicken marinade.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and toss in reserved sauce. Marinate briefly while prepping other ingredients.
- In a large skillet, heat peanut oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until done (~7 min). Remove and set aside.
- Cook ramen noodles for 1½–2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In the skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté broccoli & carrots for 2–3 min, add onion & celery for 1 min, then bell pepper for 1–2 min.
- Return chicken and noodles to skillet, add remaining peanut sauce, and toss until combined and heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and chopped peanuts, then serve.
Notes
- Use any protein you prefer, such as shrimp, tofu, or beef.
- Customize vegetables according to preference or availability.
- Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free ramen noodles and substituting soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of broth or water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
