Peanut Chicken Noodle Meal Prep (Printable)
Tender chicken and crisp vegetables tossed with whole wheat noodles in a rich, creamy peanut sauce. Ideal for weekly meal planning.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Noodles
05 - 9 oz whole wheat noodles (spaghetti or soba)
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
08 - 2 cups broccoli florets
09 - 3 spring onions, sliced
→ Peanut Sauce
10 - 4 tbsp natural peanut butter
11 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
12 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
14 - 1 tbsp lime juice
15 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
16 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
17 - 3–4 tbsp warm water to thin sauce
→ Garnish
18 - 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, chopped
19 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
20 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
# Steps:
01 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and sauté for 6–8 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add bell pepper, carrots, and broccoli. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
04 - Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and enough warm water to create a smooth, pourable sauce.
05 - Add cooked noodles, chicken, and vegetables back to the skillet. Pour over the peanut sauce and toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
06 - Divide mixture into 4 meal prep containers. Garnish with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
07 - Allow to cool before sealing and refrigerating. Keeps well for up to 4 days.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The peanut sauce transforms into pure magic when it hits those hot noodles and chicken
- Meal prep that actually tastes better on day three thanks to sauce soaking in everywhere
- Packs 36 grams of protein but eats like comfort food from your favorite takeout spot
02 -
- The sauce thickens as it cools, so make it slightly thinner than you think you need
- Let containers cool completely before sealing or condensation creates mushy situations
- Adding fresh garnishes right before eating makes day-old prep taste freshly made
03 -
- Cut all your vegetables while the water boils for noodles to keep prep time under 20 minutes
- Double the sauce recipe and keep some in a jar for quick weeknight stir fries
- Sprinkle peanuts right before eating, not during prep, to keep them perfectly crunchy