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Meal Prep Creamy Peanut Lime Chicken Noodles
If this were served to me at lunchtime, I’d be a very happy man. This dish is a delightful twist on the classic chicken satay, offering the perfect balance of creamy and tangy flavours.
SERVES
4
COOKING TIME
16 mins
DIFFICULTY
simple
Can I use this recipe for meal prep?
Yes – this creamy peanut lime chicken noodles recipe is perfect for meal prep. Store the cooked noodles and chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep any extra sauce separate if you want to prevent the noodles from getting too soft.
Can I use a different type of noodles?
Absolutely – rice noodles, egg noodles, or wholewheat noodles all work well. Choose your favourite type depending on your texture preference.
Can I make this recipe healthier?
Yes – you can reduce the amount of peanut butter, use low-fat coconut milk or yoghurt instead of cream, and add extra vegetables to boost fibre and vitamins.
Can I use leftover chicken for this recipe?
Definitely – leftover cooked chicken works well and makes this a quick, convenient meal prep option. Just warm it through with the sauce before serving.
Can I freeze this chicken noodles dish?
It’s best eaten fresh or stored in the fridge for meal prep. Freezing is not recommended as the creamy sauce can separate when defrosted.
Is this recipe spicy?
This dish has a mild, zesty flavour from lime and a hint of warmth from optional chilli. You can adjust the spice level to your taste by adding more or less chilli or sriracha. For more noodle recipes like this, you can check out:
Method
Step 1
Bring a pan of salted water to the boil over a medium heat and cook the udon noodles until al dente, according to the packet instructions.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, lime juice and some salt and pepper with a few tablespoons of water to adjust the consistency.
Step 3
Add the chicken strips, peppers and onion to a bowl and stir in the olive oil, garlic, ginger, and some salt and pepper.
Step 4
Remove the tray from your air fryer basket, then pop the chicken and vegetables into the air fryer and cook for 12–14 minutes at 190°C. Once cooked, add the drained noodles and peanut sauce mixture to the basket and give it a good stir.
Step 5
Divide the noodle mixture into bowls or meal prep containers. When ready to eat, top each bowl with some coriander, and chopped peanuts and serve with a wedge of lime.
Ingredients
225g udon noodles
3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
2 tbsp light soy sauce
juice of 2 limes
2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
salt and pepper, to taste
handful of fresh coriander, to garnish
handful of peanuts, chopped, to garnish
lime wedges, to serve
