Kung Pao Chicken Noodles (Print-Friendly Format)

Easy and saucy Kung Pao Chicken Noodles for a flavorful, quick weeknight meal.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Base/Chicken

01 - 340g noodles of choice
02 - 450g chicken breast
03 - 2 tablespoons low sodium tamari or soy sauce (if not gluten-free)
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1 tablespoon chili paste
06 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
07 - ½ cup diced green onion (mostly the white part)
08 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic

→ Sauce

09 - ½ cup low sodium tamari or soy sauce (if not gluten-free)
10 - 1 tablespoon peanut butter
11 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
12 - 2 tablespoons chili paste (e.g., sambal oelek)
13 - 1½ tablespoons brown sugar (use 1 or 2 tablespoons based on sweetness preference)
14 - ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
15 - 1½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil
16 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, omit for less spice)
17 - 3 tablespoons water
18 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch

→ For Garnish

19 - ⅓ cup crushed peanuts
20 - ⅓ cup diced green onion (mostly the green part)

# How to Make It:

01 - Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the diced green onion (white part) and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute. Add the chicken breast and cook until fully browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together tamari (or soy sauce), peanut butter, rice vinegar, chili paste, brown sugar, ground ginger, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (if using), water, and cornstarch until smooth.
04 - Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
05 - Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce.
06 - Divide the noodles into bowls. Garnish with crushed peanuts and diced green onions (green part). Serve immediately.

# Additional Information:

01 - For gluten-free cooking, ensure the noodles and soy sauce are labeled gluten-free.
02 - Adjust the chili paste and red pepper flakes to suit your spice tolerance.

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