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A white bowl filled with a serving of Asian-style stir-fried noodles, mixed with chunks of glazed chicken, green onion slices, and topped with crushed peanuts. A pair of wooden chopsticks is placed in the bowl, ready for use. The background is a gray surface.

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine asian, Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 610 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 38gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 4334mgPotassium: 718mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 5mg
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