Dragon Noodles
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Dragon noodles are extra spicy and not for the faint of heart. Full of chicken and veggies, these are our favorite quick noodles.
Ingredients
- FOR THE NOODLES
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. cayenne
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ c. thinly sliced green onions
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 1 large zucchini, cut into half moons
- 12 oz. cooked lo mein noodles
- Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
- FOR THE SAUCE
- ⅓ c. low-sodium sauce
- Juice of ½ lime
- 2 tbsp. chili garlic sauce (or Sriracha)
- 1 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp. low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and season with garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden, 8 minutes, then flip and season other side and cook 8 minutes more. Set aside to let rest 10 minutes, then cut into bite-size pieces.
- Add garlic and green onions to skillet and cook until fragrant, 1 minutes. Add bell pepper, carrots, and zucchini and cook until soft, 6 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, make sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, peanut butter, and chicken broth.
- Add cooked chicken to veggies and pour over sauce. Let simmer 2 minutes, then add cooked noodles and toss until saucy.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.
