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12 Minute Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 650
A quick and flavorful Thai-inspired noodle dish with ground chicken, peanut sauce, and fresh spinach, ready in just 12 minutes.

Ingredients

oil

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 200 g chicken mince (ground chicken)
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1.5 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1.5 cups chicken stock (low sodium)
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk (full fat)
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 cakes instant ramen or noodles (discard seasoning pack)
  • 2 big handfuls baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp peanuts (finely chopped)
  • to taste fresh coriander/cilantro leaves (roughly chopped)
  • to taste Sriracha or other chilli paste (optional)

Instructions 

  • Heat oil and cook garlic for 20 seconds until golden.
  • Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes, breaking it up.
  • Add curry paste, curry powder, soy sauce; cook for 1 minute.
  • Push ingredients aside, add remaining curry paste; stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add stock, simmer for 1 minute, then add noodles and cook for 45 seconds, flipping halfway, then separate.
  • Add coconut milk, peanut butter, vinegar; stir to dissolve. Toss in spinach, cook 30 seconds until wilted. Serve topped with coriander, peanuts, and chilli if desired.

Notes

Make sure to keep the sauce saucy and serve immediately for best flavor.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: Chicken, Noodles, Peanut