Spicy Peanut Chicken Noodles

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:45:55 GMT

Step 1

Boil a kettle and heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a generous drizzle of vegetable oil over a medium-high heat

Step 2

Trim, then slice the spring onion[s] roughly

Step 3

Trim, then chop the green beans in half

Step 4

Once the pan is hot, add the diced chicken thigh and ginger & garlic paste and cook for 5-6 min or until starting to brown

Step 5

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Step 6

While the chicken is cooking, add the medium egg noodles to a pot and cover with boiled water until fully submerged

Step 7

Bring to the boil over a high heat and cook for 5-6 min or until cooked with a slight bite

Step 8

Once cooked, drain and reserve a cup of the starchy noodle water

Step 9

Once the chicken is starting to brown, add the halved green beans and cook for a further 3-4 min or until starting to soften and the chicken is cooked through (no pink meat!)

Step 10

Meanwhile, add the peanut butter, sriracha, chilli flakes (can't handle the heat? Go easy!), honey, rice vinegar and soy sauce to a bowl

Step 11

Add 2 tbsp [4 tbsp] water and 1 tbsp [2 tbsp] vegetable oil and give everything a good mix up – this is your spicy peanut sauce

Step 12

Once the chicken is cooked, add the spicy peanut sauce and drained noodles to the pan and give everything a good mix up – these are your spicy peanut chicken noodles

Step 13

Tip: Add a splash of the reserved starchy noodle water if it's looking a little dry

Step 14

Crush the roasted peanuts in the bag with a rolling pin

Step 15

Serve the spicy peanut chicken noodles and garnish with the crushed peanuts and sliced spring onion

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