Peanut Chicken Noodle Meal Prep (Printable Version)
High-protein meal prep with chicken, noodles, and creamy peanut sauce for easy weeknight dinners.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Noodles
05 - 9 oz whole wheat noodles (spaghetti or soba)
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
08 - 2 cups broccoli florets
09 - 3 green onions, sliced
→ Peanut Sauce
10 - 4 tbsp natural peanut butter
11 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
12 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
14 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
15 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
16 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
17 - 3-4 tbsp warm water
→ Garnish
18 - 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, chopped
19 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
20 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly, rinse under cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking, then set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, add to hot skillet, and sauté for 6-8 minutes until fully cooked through and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
03 - In the same skillet, add bell pepper strips, julienned carrots, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and vibrant in color.
04 - Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until sauce reaches smooth, pourable consistency.
05 - Return cooked chicken to skillet along with prepared noodles and sautéed vegetables. Pour peanut sauce over mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
06 - Divide mixture evenly among 4 meal prep containers. Top each portion with chopped roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro. Let cool completely before covering.
07 - Seal containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Serve chilled or reheat in microwave until steaming hot throughout.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The peanut sauce comes together in minutes and tastes way better than anything from a jar
- Everything cooks in one skillet so cleanup is minimal and weeknight cooking feels effortless
02 -
- The peanut sauce will thicken as it cools so make it slightly thinner than you think you need it
- Overcooking the vegetables is the biggest mistake here so keep them bright and crisp tender
03 -
- Cut all your vegetables before starting to cook since the sauce comes together fast
- Double the peanut sauce and keep some in a separate container for adding later