Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of this Crispy Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen Recipe. Crispy chicken is tossed in a flavorful Thai peanut sauce and combined with tender noodles and colorful vegetables for a satisfying meal bursting with Thai-inspired goodness.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Ramen:
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- Chopped cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
For the Thai Peanut Sauce:
- â…“ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce (to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup hot water (or more to thin)
Instructions
- Cook the Ramen Noodles: Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions (without seasoning), drain, and set aside.
- Crispy Chicken: Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: Whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients until smooth and pourable.
- Combine Ingredients: Sauté carrots and bell pepper, then add noodles and peanut sauce. Toss until heated through.
- Serve: Top with crispy chicken, green onions, peanuts, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use tofu instead of chicken.
- You can also swap in soba or rice noodles.
- Adjust spice level with more or less sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
