Bang Bang Chicken Noodles
This noodle dish brings serious heat, flavor, and texture to the table. With thick, chewy udon noodles, tender chicken, and a mix of crisp veggies, every bite is packed with flavor. The bold Bang Bang sauce has the right balance of sweet, savory, and spicy—thanks to hoisin, sriracha, and fresh ginger. Topped with herbs and crunchy peanuts, this recipe will make you wonder why you ever picked up takeout. Perfect for those nights when you want something quick but unforgettable.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces udon noodles fresh
- 8 ounces chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 head bok choy chopped
- 1 piece carrot cut in ribbons
- 1 piece red bell pepper sliced
- ¼ cup green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- ¼ cup peanuts roasted & chopped
For the sauce
- ⅓ cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Make the sauce by mixing the hoisin, sriracha, tomato paste, water, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl until well combined.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in in a skillet over medium-high heat and then add the chicken and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the bok choy, carrot, and bell pepper and cook, stirring, for another 2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add cooked noodles, green onion, and cilantro. Stir to combine and remove from the heat.
- Garnish with mint and crushed peanuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 24gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 1510mgPotassium: 708mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 8825IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 2mg
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