Udon Peanut Butter Noodles

Rotisserie chicken, red bell pepper, green onions, peanuts, and cilantro join udon noodles in a creamy peanut butter sauce in this quick main dish.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 422 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili oil
• 1 (9 ounce) package dried udon noodles
• 1 whole rotisserie chicken, skinned and boned, meat pulled into large chunks
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1.5 tablespoons honey
• 1.5 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
• 0.25 cup green onions, chopped
• 0.25 cup chopped peanuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a boil. Cook udon in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain; return to the pot.

Step 2

While noodles cooking, whisk chicken broth, soy sauce, peanut butter, garlic, chili oil, ginger, and honey in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, whisking until peanut butter melted; pour over noodles. Stir in chicken and bell pepper; toss until noodles are evenly coated in sauce. Sprinkle with green onions, chopped peanuts, and cilantro to serve.