Kung Pao Chicken Noodles (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken
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1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
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12 ounces of your favorite noodles (brown rice udon or rice noodles work great!)
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2 tablespoons low sodium tamari or soy sauce
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1 tablespoon honey for that perfect hint of sweetness
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1 tablespoon chili paste for a kick
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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½ cup diced green onion (white parts)
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1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
→ For that Amazing Sauce
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½ cup low sodium tamari or soy sauce
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1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons chili paste (sambal oelek)
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1-2 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to your sweetness preference)
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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1½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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3 tablespoons water mixed with 1 tablespoon cornstarch
→ For the Finishing Touch
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⅓ cup crushed peanuts for that perfect crunch
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⅓ cup diced green onion (green parts)
# Instructions:
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Cut your chicken into bite-sized pieces (about an inch each) and pop them in a bowl. Mix in the soy sauce/tamari, honey, and chili paste. Let it hang out and marinate - 30 minutes works, but 1-2 hours is even better!
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Get a pot of water boiling with a good pinch of salt. Cook your noodles following the package directions. Once they're done, drain them and set aside.
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Mix up all your sauce ingredients in a bowl, except the water and cornstarch - we'll use those later to thicken things up.
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Heat up that sesame oil in a skillet over medium-low. Toss in your white parts of green onion and let them sizzle for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until it's smelling amazing.
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Add your marinated chicken to the pan (toss any extra marinade). Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until the chicken hits 165°F inside.
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Pour your sauce into a pot over low heat. Mix the cornstarch with water and stir it in. Let it thicken up a bit, then add those noodles and give everything a good toss. Mix in your chicken and let all those flavors get cozy for a minute or two.
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Sprinkle those crushed peanuts and green onions on top. Feel free to add some steamed broccoli or bell peppers if you're feeling extra!
# Notes:
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Any noodles work great here - rice noodles are fantastic, but regular spaghetti does the job too!
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Make sure to use low sodium soy sauce/tamari - if you've only got regular, just use half the amount
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This dish is super adaptable - throw in your favorite veggies like broccoli or bell peppers