Easy Chicken - Peanut Bowl Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken - Peanut Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles; 3 cups mixed vegetables, broccoli, pea pods, bell pepper and carrots, cut up; 1 ¼ cups water; ¼ cup peanut butter (I used chunky); ¼ cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained; ¼ cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped; ¼ cup green onion, sliced

Servings: persons

2 (3 ounce) packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles
3 cups mixed vegetables, broccoli, pea pods, bell pepper and carrots, cut up
1 ¼ cups water
¼ cup peanut butter (I used chunky)
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained
¼ cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
¼ cup green onion, sliced

1
Use only one packet of the seasoning from the ramen noodles.
2
In a large saucepan bring 2 quarts of water to boiling.
3
Add the vegetables to the water and boil for 1 minute.
4
Now add the slightly broken up noodles from both packets to the water and boil for 2 more minutes.
5
It is easy to over cook the noodles to watch carefully.
6
Drain and return to the pan.
7
For the sauce:.
8
In a medium saucepan whisk together the water, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, red pepper flakes and seasoning packet until smooth.
9
Cook and stir for 2 minutes until thick and bubbly.
10
Add the chicken, water chestnuts and bamboo shoots to the sauce and heat through.
11
Add the sauce to the noodles and vegetables and gently combine.
12
Top with the chopped peanuts and the green onions and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (3 ounce) packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles, 3 cups mixed vegetables, broccoli, pea pods, bell pepper and carrots, cut up, 1 ¼ cups water, ¼ cup peanut butter (I used chunky), and more.

Yes, Easy Chicken - Peanut Bowl falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Chicken - Peanut Bowl

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Variations & substitutions

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