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Garlicky Chicken, Peanut, and Bok Choy Udon

I love this garlicky version of peanut noodles, especially because it holds up incredibly well to being frozen and then reheated for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! It makes great leftovers, too. I love it with a swirl of sriracha hot sauce on top for a little kick.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: asian recipe, chicken recipe, work from home lunch
Servings: 4
Author: Ruthy Kirwan

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2 garlic clove grated
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large head of bok choy end trimmed and chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 16 ounces flat rice noodles

Instructions

Prep Ahead:

  • Mix the sauce ingredients together until smooth and combined, and store in a resealable bag or container.
  • Chop the bok choy and transfer to a resealable bag or container.
  • Shred the chicken and add to the bag or container with the chopped bok choy.
  • Store in the freezer for up to 2 months, or in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Prepare From Prepped:

  • Boil the noodles until al dente, then drain and return to the pot.
  • Turn the heat to low and add the sauce ingredients, chicken broth, bok choy, and shredded chicken

Make From Fresh:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the noodles and cook, 3-5 minutes, until al dente.
  • Once cooked, drain the water and immediately return the noodles to the pot.
  • While the noodles are cooking, mix the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugat, garlic, ginger, and vegetable oil. Stir until smooth and combined.
  • Once the noodles are cooked, pour in the sauce, chicken broth, chopped bok choy, and shredded chicken and use tongs to toss and combine.
  • Turn heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, until the sauce is steamy and everything is cooked through.
  • Serve with your favorite Asian hot sauce on the side