Sweet & Sour Peanut-Lime Noodles

Build the Base

1. 01

   Slice chicken thinly across the grain, about 1/4 inch thick. Pat dry.
2. 02

   Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. 03

   Add chicken in a single layer and cook until just cooked through, about 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
   

Build the Base

1. 04

   Add cabbage to the pan and cook until tender, about 2-3 minutes.
2. 05

   Add garlic and cook about 20 seconds until fragrant. Do not brown.
3. 06

   Add fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and peanut butter and stir. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant and peanut butter is evenly spread out.
   

Add Liquid & Noodles

1. 07

   Add chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
2. 08

   Add dried rice noodles directly to the simmering liquid and gently stir to submerge.
3. 09

   Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles soften and begin absorbing liquid.
4. 10

   Add back your chicken.
5. 11

   Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles in a glossy consistency. If noodles become too thick before fully tender, add small splashes of water as needed.
   

Finish

1. 12

   Remove from heat.
2. 13

   Stir in chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges and crushed peanuts.
   
3. 14

   Serve immediately.