Kung Pao Chicken Noodles
A spicy noodle stir-fry with tender chicken and a homemade peanut sauce. This dish comes together in just 15 minutes and delivers all the flavors of your favorite takeout.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 12 ounces fresh ramen noodles see note for other options
- ⅔ cups soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chili paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ginger minced
- Crushed peanuts
- Green onions
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken chunks with salt and pepper for 3 to 4 minutes until browned.
- Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add the noodles to the skillet with the chicken, then pour the sauce over the top. Stir everything together and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with crushed peanuts and green onions, and serve immediately.
Notes
1. Use any noodles you like—udon, rice noodles, or egg noodles all work.
2. If you like it extra spicy, add more chili paste or top with chili oil.
2. If you like it extra spicy, add more chili paste or top with chili oil.
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