Recipe

Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles

Name: Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Boneless chicken thighs, chopped; Salt, kosher salt; Neutral Oil; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 3–4 Green onions, sliced, whites and greens separated; 8 oz Rice Noodles; 1 1/2 cups Chicken stock; 1/2 cup Coconut milk; 1/3 cup Peanut butter, creamy; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Brown sugar; Lime juice, from 1/2–1 lime, to taste; 1/4 cup Crushed peanuts; Black pepper, to taste

Saucy rice noodles tossed with deeply seared chicken, coconut milk, and a glossy Thai-style peanut sauce.

Under 15 MinUnder 30 MinChickenThaiFebruary 9, 2026

0Total: 15 min

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Method

Sear the Chicken

01
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a thin layer of oil.
02
Season chicken directly in the pan with salt.
03
Spread into a single, even layer.
04
Let cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes to build deep browning and fond.

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Build the Base

05
Flip the chicken pieces.
06
Add minced garlic and half of the sliced green onions.
07
Stir briefly until fragrant and softened, about 30–45 seconds.

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Add Noodles & Liquid

08
Add rice noodles directly to the skillet.
09
Pour in chicken stock and coconut milk.
10
Press noodles down gently so they are mostly submerged.
11
Simmer 3–4 minutes, until noodles soften and liquid is reduced by half.

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Build the Sauce and Finish

12
Turn off the heat.
13
Add peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, crushed peanuts, and black pepper.
14
Toss gently until the sauce is glossy and coats everything evenly.

Chef's note

Hard searing the chicken first is key for depth of flavor. The liquid ratio keeps the noodles saucy, not dry. For extra authenticity, add 2 teaspoons of fish sauce and reduce soy sauce to 1 tablespoon. If the sauce tightens too much, add a small splash of stock and toss.

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