Spicy Peanut Noodles with Chicken

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questionablemethods
questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
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Hey all. I thought I would share with you a nice meal that I have made a couple of times. It is kind of a fusion of a couple different recipes that I have found online (since I can't ever seem to just stick to one recipe at a time). It has been a big hit with my boyfriend (but he gladly eats about anything I put in front of him!) and the nutrient breakdown makes it a nicely balanced meal. I serve it warm for dinner but I just had some cold leftovers and that was pretty good too (but the sauce thickens a bit).

Spicy Peanut Noodles with Chicken (makes 4 meal-sized portions)

6 oz (dry measure) whole wheat spaghetti noodles, boiled & drained (I used Garofalo brand and they were delicious.)
12 oz (raw) skinless boneless chicken breast, cooked in some low-fat way (poached, grilled, baked, etc.) and cubed
2 large green onions, chopped
1 large raw carrot, peeled and then peeled into 3 inch long, thin strips
2 cups broccoli, chopped & steamed
3 Tbsp natural creamy peanut butter
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup chicken stock (I used some of the homemade stuff in my freezer, but you could use bouillon or even just water.)
1-2 tsp Sriracha chili sauce (I can't remember how much I added the first time, but it was decently spicy. This last time I added just 1 tsp and it wasn't quite spicy enough for my tastes, so play around according to your preferences.)
1 tsp ground ginger (1 Tbsp fresh would be nice, but I didn't have any on hand.)
3 cloves garlic, minced

Throw the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth. Add sauce to the chicken/noodle/veggie mixture and toss until everything is well-coated.

Nutrient Info per serving, as calculated on Sparkpeople Recipe Calculator
Makes 4 servings
Calories 377.6
Total Fat 8.6 g
Saturated Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.3 g
Cholesterol 49.9 mg
Sodium 364.7 mg
Potassium 629.9 mg
Total Carbohydrate 42.4 g
Dietary Fiber 7.7 g
Sugars 8.3 g
Protein 31.6 g
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  • Thaedra
    Thaedra Posts: 52
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    Thank You! This one is right up my alley, especially right now; I have a cold. I think I will make this tonight!!
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
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    Yum! Thanks for posting! :love:
  • TonyaR
    TonyaR Posts: 78 Member
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    sounds delish!
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
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    Sounds good! Basically noodles and stir fry combined, yum! I LOOOOVE that hot sauce! I will leave ginger out though since I’m not a big fan. Thanks
  • shannahrose
    shannahrose Posts: 585 Member
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    yum! dinner tomorrow!
  • shannahrose
    shannahrose Posts: 585 Member
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    how many servings does this make?
  • lprddva
    lprddva Posts: 1
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    thanks for posting!! Sounds great :)
  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
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    how many servings does this make?

    It made 4 meal-sized servings and the nutrient info is calculated based on that.
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
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    Wow, sounds really yummy!
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
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    Sounds delicious - I like that you can eat it hot or cold so I can make a big batch and use it for my work lunches..thank you!
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
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    how many servings does this make?

    One, if it's placed in front of me. :laugh:
  • Samantharose8akaDebbie
    Samantharose8akaDebbie Posts: 407 Member
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    Bump for later..............yummy
  • crazyjkgirl
    crazyjkgirl Posts: 123 Member
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    I am bumping this one for later!
  • birchwood
    birchwood Posts: 4
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    fantastic recipe. I have made a similar dish, only as a stir fry over wild rice or Soba noodles (Japanese buckwheat, very nutritious). My sauce is made with 1/4 cup Low cal Catalina dressing, 1/4 cup low fat/low sod chicken broth, 2 TBS low sod soy sauce, 2 TBS creamy peanut butter, and a dash of Asian chile sauce.

    I'll try yours for a change up.

    Thanks!
  • belldandy1
    belldandy1 Posts: 264 Member
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    Bump!
  • shannahrose
    shannahrose Posts: 585 Member
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    bumping again
  • BiloxiBelle
    BiloxiBelle Posts: 680 Member
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    This sounds so great. THANKS!!
  • pressica
    pressica Posts: 361
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    Thanks for sharing this!
  • Ms_Natalie
    Ms_Natalie Posts: 1,030 Member
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    Thanks for the recipe...it sounds deliscious! :flowerforyou:

    I love peanut butter and spaghetti...can it be frozen? My boyfriend is away this weekend and I would love something simple to make for 1!

    Thanks again :flowerforyou:
  • studentRN
    studentRN Posts: 440 Member
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    bump

    This sounds wonderful!

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