RICE NOODLES WITH PEANUT SAUCE, CHICKEN, AND SNAP PEAS
This simple noodle bowl comes together quickly, thanks to a delicious and easy make-ahead [peanut sauce](http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/kid-friendly-peanut-sauce). The combination of roast chicken, carrots, snap peas, and cucumbers offers a refreshing yet satisfying dinner, but feel free to use whatever vegetables you'd like. Roast the chicken ahead of time to get dinner on the table even faster.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories Back to School Dinner Noodle Chicken Sugar Snap Pea Cucumber Peanut Kid-Friendly Lime Juice Cilantro Small Plates
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Stir oil, cumin, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 15-17 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and thinly slice.
- Meanwhile, juice 1 lime to yield 3 Tbsp. juice. Cut remaining lime into wedges. Whisk peanut sauce, lime juice, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl.
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain. Transfer noodles to another large bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups peanut sauce mixture, 1/3 cup cilantro, and 1/3 cup peanuts and toss to combine. Divide noodle mixture among bowls.
- Transfer sliced chicken to same large bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp. peanut sauce mixture; arrange in a section over noodles. Toss cucumbers and 2 Tbsp. peanut sauce mixture in same large bowl; arrange in another section over noodles. Toss carrot and 1/4 cup peanut sauce mixture in same large bowl; arrange in another section over noodles. Toss snap peas and 2 Tbsp. peanut sauce mixture in same bowl; arrange in another section over noodles. Serve remaining sauce mixture alongside or reserve for another use. Top bowls with remaining cilantro and peanuts and serve with lime wedges alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Sauce can be made 2 weeks ahead; transfer to an airtight container and chill. Chicken can be cooked 4 days ahead; cover and chill.
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[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the peanut sauce.
John Mwaura
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The peanut sauce is the star of the show - it's so creamy and flavorful.
usman vohra
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
mohamed padran
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peanut sauce, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the chicken and snap peas were cooked to perfection.
Amber Lyons
[email protected]This was easy to make and so tasty! I used tofu instead of chicken and it turned out great.
Miracle Daniel
[email protected]The rice noodles were a bit too soft for my taste, but the overall dish was still very good. The peanut sauce was delicious and the chicken was juicy.
Zulfiqar Ahmad
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The peanut sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and snap peas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.