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Easy Thai Peanut Noodle Salad with Chicken – Best Creamy 30-Min Meal Prep Recipe

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This Thai Peanut Noodle Salad with Chicken is a fresh and satisfying dish loaded with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and silky peanut sauce. It combines sweet, savory, tangy, and nutty flavors into one easy meal that works for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces rice noodles
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook rice noodles according to package directions, then rinse under cold water and set aside.
  2. Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and sriracha.
  3. Add warm water gradually until sauce is smooth and pourable.
  4. Slice all vegetables and chop cilantro and peanuts.
  5. In a large bowl, combine noodles, chicken, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, and green onions.
  6. Pour peanut sauce over everything and toss until well coated.
  7. Top with cilantro and peanuts and serve immediately or chilled.

Notes

  • Rinse noodles in cold water to prevent sticking.
  • Add extra water if peanut sauce is too thick.
  • Great for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge.
  • Adjust sriracha for spice preference.

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