Kung Pao Chicken Noodles Recipe
Enjoy the bold flavors of Kung Pao Chicken in noodle form with this delicious and easy recipe. Tender chicken, savory sauce, and crunchy peanuts come together to create a satisfying meal that’s sure to become a favorite.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Noodles:
- 12 ounces noodles of choice
Chicken:
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons low sodium tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten free)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup diced green onion (mostly the white part)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup low sodium tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten free)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chili paste (such as sambel oelek)
- 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup crushed peanuts
- 1/3 cup diced green onion (mostly the green part)
- Cut chicken: Cut the chicken breast into small, roughly 1-inch pieces.
- Marinate: Combine chicken with soy sauce, honey, and chili paste. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Boil water: Cook noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Whisk sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients except water and cornstarch.
- Heat oil: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium/low heat.
- Saute onion: Cook green onion for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Cook chicken: Fry marinated chicken until cooked through.
- Combine sauce and noodles: Thicken sauce with cornstarch mixture, then add noodles and mix.
- Add chicken: Mix in cooked chicken.
- Serve: Garnish with crushed peanuts and green onion. Serve with veggies if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of chili paste or add extra red pepper flakes.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Kung Pao Chicken Noodles, Chinese noodles recipe, Asian chicken dish, spicy noodle stir-fry