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Creamy Peanut& Chili Crisp Noodles

Recipe by God of food on InstagramAdded 2 November 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A bold, creamy noodle dish that blends rich peanut butter with spicy chili paste, tender chicken, and crisp vegetables. The sauce coats every strand of Chinese noodles, delivering a satisfying crunch and a burst of umami flavor. Perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner that feels restaurant‑worthy.

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Method

  1. Remove chicken skin and fat from raw chicken breast pieces.

  2. Trim excess fat from the chicken breast.

  3. Cut the chicken breast into bite‑size pieces.

  4. Sprinkle a white powder (flour or cornstarch) over the chicken pieces.

  5. Grind seasoning from a black mill over the chicken and powder.

  6. Add oil to the seasoned chicken and mix by hand.

  7. Place the marinated chicken in an oven preheated to 425°F and bake.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken is golden and cooked through.

  8. Melt 100% pure peanut butter in a stainless‑steel pan.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Peanut butter is fully melted and smooth. Stir continuously to prevent burning.

  9. Add red chili paste to the pan with the peanut butter.

  10. Pour the dark liquid sauce from a bottle into the pan.

  11. Crush a whole head of garlic into the pan.

  12. Grate ginger into a paste and add it to the pan.

  13. Grind fresh black pepper into the sauce.

  14. Add water to adjust the sauce consistency.

  15. Boil water and cook the dry Chinese noodles until tender.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Noodles are tender but still firm. Follow package instructions for al dente.

  16. Drain the noodles and set aside.

  17. Pour the thick dark sauce over the cooked chicken pieces and stir to coat.

  18. Combine the sauce‑coated chicken with the cooked noodles in the pan and toss.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Sauce evenly coats noodles and chicken. Toss gently to avoid breaking noodles.

  19. Add a splash of clear liquid (water or broth) to the pan and continue tossing.

  20. Slice cucumber, cut ends off and slice lengthwise, then add to the dish.

  21. Place chopped green onions into the bowl.

  22. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the finished noodles.

Tips while you cook

Season chicken before baking
Sprinkle the flour or cornstarch and freshly ground black pepper over the chicken pieces before adding oil and baking.
Adjust sauce thickness with water
Add water to the peanut‑chili sauce until the desired consistency is reached before tossing with noodles.
Toss noodles with a splash of broth
After combining sauce‑coated chicken and noodles, add a splash of clear liquid (water or broth) and continue tossing.
Add fresh vegetables at the end
Slice cucumber and chop green onions, then add them just before serving to retain crunch.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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