Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles (Printable Recipe)

Creamy peanut butter sauce transforms ramen into a satisfying meal with chicken and crisp vegetables.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Base Components

01 - 10 oz ramen noodles, seasoning packet discarded
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
04 - 12 oz frozen stir-fry vegetables, thawed, or 3 cups fresh bell peppers, onions, and snap peas

→ Peanut Butter Sauce

05 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
06 - 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 1/4 cup chicken broth or water with bouillon
09 - Juice of 1 lime
10 - 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, adjust to taste

→ Optional Garnishes

12 - Chopped peanuts for topping
13 - Sesame seeds for garnish
14 - Fresh cilantro leaves
15 - Lime wedges for serving
16 - Toasted sesame oil for drizzling

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Bring a large pot of water to boil. Keep ready but do not cook noodles until sauce and vegetables are nearly finished to prevent clumping.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add thawed or fresh vegetables and cook for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
03 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add peanut butter, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, chicken broth, red pepper flakes, and green onions to the skillet. Whisk continuously until smooth and creamy, stirring for 2-3 minutes. Add a few drops of sesame oil if desired.
04 - Cook ramen noodles according to package directions for 3-4 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse with warm water. Add noodles and shredded chicken to the skillet with sauce. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
05 - Continue cooking for 2 minutes until heated through, tossing gently. Transfer to serving plates or a large dish. Garnish with chopped peanuts, additional green onions, lime wedges, or sesame oil drizzle as desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Cook noodles last to maintain optimal texture and prevent clumping during assembly
02 - Rinse cooked noodles with warm water immediately after draining to stop cooking process
03 - Maintain medium-low heat when making sauce to prevent peanut butter from burning
04 - Fresh vegetables can be substituted with any combination of bell peppers, snap peas, broccoli, or carrots

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