Easy Peanut Noodle Salad

Craving a vibrant and delicious dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Try this Peanut Noodle Salad with Chicken.

A mouthwatering blend of noodles, crisp vegetables, juicy chicken, and a creamy, peanut sauce.

Whether you’re prepping for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this salad is sure to become a favourite.

Why you’ll love this recipe

1. Packed with Flavour: The creamy peanut sauce is the star of the show. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, sour and salty.
2. Easy to Make: This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights or meal prepping for the week ahead.
3. Nutritious : This salad is loaded with lean protein from the chicken, fibre from the vegetables, and healthy fats from the peanut butter, making it a well-rounded meal.

Tips for the perfect Peanut Noodle Salad

• Use Fresh Noodles: I like to use fresh noodles instead of dried ones. Their smoother texture helps the sauce cling evenly and prevents them from soaking up too much of the dressing.
• Toast Your Sesame Seeds: Lightly toasting the sesame seeds before adding them to the dish brings out their nutty flavour and adds a nice crunch.
• Add Crunch: Top with chopped peanuts, cashews, or crispy shallots for an extra layer of texture.

Easy Peanut Noodle Salad

Servings

2-4

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Ingredients

• For the Chicken Marinade:

• 500g skinless chicken thigh fillets

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• For the Salad:

• 400g Hokkien noodles, cooked & cooled in an ice bath

• 1 small cucumber, cut into matchsticks

• Handful of bean sprouts

• Handful of coriander + extra to serve

• 3 spring onions, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp sesame seeds (+ extra to serve)

• For the Peanut Sauce:

• 2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter

• 1.5 tbsp dark soy sauce

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp water

• 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar

• 2 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 2 tsp sriracha (or substitute with chilli oil)

• 2 tsp sugar

Directions

• Marinate chicken then set aside in fridge for 20min
• Cook in a pan over medium to high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until done. Set aside.
• Cook the noodles per packet directions then cool in an ice bath. Combine with the salad ingredients in a bowl.
• Whisk together the peanut sauce ingredients.
• Toss the salad with the peanut sauce, add chicken, and mix gently. Garnish with extra coriander and sesame seeds.