Enhanced Thai Peanut Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients

• Rice noodles (8 ounces)
• Chicken breasts (1 pound, sliced into thin strips)
• Peanut butter (1/2 cup, creamy)
• Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
• Lime juice (2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed)
• Brown sugar (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Red pepper flakes (1 teaspoon (adjust to taste))
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Green onions (3, sliced (for garnish))
• Peanuts (1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish))

Instructions

1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking, then set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined. This creamy peanut sauce will be the heart of your dish.
3. In a large frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and is golden brown.
4. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the cooked chicken in the pan, stirring well to ensure every piece is generously coated.
5. Add the cooked rice noodles to the pan, tossing everything together gently to ensure the noodles are fully covered in the luscious sauce.
6. Serve your Thai Peanut Chicken and Noodles hot, garnished with sliced green onions and chopped peanuts for that delightful crunch.