Spicy Garlic Noodles with Shredded Chicken
This 15-minute spicy garlic noodle recipe is the ultimate quick meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Plus, the versatile sauce is perfect for salads and dipping.
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 stalk green onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic or 1 tsp crushed
- 1 red Thai chilies chopped (leave it out if you prefer milder spicy, or add more if desired)
- 1 tsp chili flakes optional, for extra heat
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp hot oil vegetable or any neutral oil
- 2 tbsp peanut butter creamy or chunky
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp chicken powder
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp water
For the Noodles:
- 2 servings wheat noodles boiled and rinse with cold water
Add-Ons:
- ½ cup Cucumber finely julienned
- ½ cup Carrots finely julienned
- ½ bunch enoki mushrooms blanched
- ½~1 cup shredded chicken or tofu for a vegetarian option
- 1 tbsp crushed peanuts for topping
Instructions
Make the Sauce:
- In a heatproof bowl, add the chopped cilantro, Thai chili (if using), green onion, crushed garlic, chili flakes, and sesame seeds.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil until it’s hot but not smoking, then carefu lly pour it over the ingredients. This releases an intense fragrance and enhances the flavors.
- Stir in the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chicken powder, sugar, and water. Mix well until smooth and set aside.
Cook the Noodles:
- Boil the noodles according to the package instructions.
- Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and give them a firm, chewy texture.
Prepare the Add-Ons:
- While the noodles cook, blanch your choice of vegetables in boiling water if needed, then drain.
- Shred pre-cooked chicken or quickly boil raw chicken until fully cooked then shred it up.
Assemble the Dish:
- Toss the drained noodles with half of the spicy garlic sauce first, mix well, and taste before adding more to adjust to your preferred flavor.
- Add the blanched vegetables and shredded chicken.
- Top with crushed peanuts for extra crunch.
Enjoy!
- Serve immediately and savor the perfect balance of spice, umami, and nuttiness.
