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Thai Peanut Chicken Noodle Recipe - Cheap Eats Series

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti box
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1-inch chunks)
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp chopped peanuts 

For the Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger (can be fresh or canned) 
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional)

Directions

  1.  In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, honey, ginger, vinegar, and sesame oil.
    • Sriracha, if used; set aside. 
  2. In a large pot of boiling water, add spaghetti/noodles until cooked.
    • Drain water when done cooking.
  3. In a large skillet, add olive oil over medium heat.
    • Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add cabbage, carrots, and green onions.
    • Stir ingredients until heated throughout, 1-3 minutes.
  5. Stir peanut butter sauce mixture onto spaghetti/noodles until distributed evenly.
  6. Serve immediately.
    • Garnish with peanuts and herbs as desired.

 

Total Cost: $9.72 - About $1.62/Person

Serves: 6