Need a quick, tasty meal on a busy night? These Spicy Thai Noodles with Chicken are the perfect choice! Packed with amazing flavors, this easy dish comes together in about 30 minutes, making it a go-to for weeknight dinners that’ll satisfy your cravings without the hassle.
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Why You'll Love This Spicy Thai Noodles with Chicken Recipe
This dish brings together tender chicken, fresh veggies, and bold spices for a flavor-packed experience that’ll transport you right to the streets of Thailand! The noodles are perfectly coated in a spicy sauce that’s just the right balance of heat and flavor.
You can easily adjust the spice level to your liking, so it’s great for everyone—from spice lovers to those who prefer a milder kick. Plus, it’s quick to make, making these Spicy Thai Noodles with Chicken the perfect go-to for busy nights.
Ingredients for Spicy Chicken Noodles
*Ingredient amounts are located in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Chicken: For best results, use boneless skinless chicken breasts that have been diced into bite-sized pieces. You can also use a rotisserie chicken as well.
- Teriyaki Sauce: This will be used to season the chicken that is served with the noodles. I used Yoshida brand Teriyaki sauce.
- Noodles: Choose your favorite type of noodles including angel hair, spaghetti, ramen, zucchini noodles, or Shiritaki noodles.
- Vegetable Oil & Sesame Oil: These are used to create the sauce.
- Honey, Soy Sauce, Ginger, Peanut Butter, Rice Wine Vinegar, Sweet Chili Sauce: All of these ingredients come together to create the spicy Thai noodles sauce that is simply out of this world.
- Garlic Powder & Red Pepper Flakes: These spices are used for added flavor and heat for the spicy noodles.
- Green Onions & Sesame Seeds: For garnish and additional flavor
How to Make Spicy Thai Noodles with Chicken
[Step 1] Cook the noodles according to the package instructions in a large pot of water.
[Step 2] While the noodles are cooking, dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and cook over medium-high heat in a little bit of olive oil until no pink remains and juices are clear. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and stir to coat. Keep warm and set aside.
[Step 3] In a large skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, peanut butter, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir until all ingredients are combined.
[Step 4] Pour the drained noodles into the pan with sauce and reduce the heat to low. Allow the noodles and sauce to cook until the sauce has reached your desired consistency, up to 10 minutes.
[Step 5] Mix the chicken into the noodles and garnish with chopped green onions.
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How to Store Leftovers
Store leftover Spicy Thai Noodles with Chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat over medium heat on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through. Enjoy!
Variations & Substitutions
- Feel free to use any type of noodles that you have on hand - angel hair, spaghetti, ramen, zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles.
- For a vegan version of this dish, substitute the chicken with cubed tofu or your favorite plant-based protein.
- If you'd like to add more veggies to the dish, mix in broccoli florets, bell peppers and/or mushrooms as well.
What Types of Noodles Should I Use for This Noodle Recipe
- Ramen Noodles: I like to use Ramen noodles in this spicy Thai noodle bowl because the noodles are really quick to prepare. Just follow the directions on the back of the package. When the noodles are cooked, drain the water and don’t use the included seasoning packet!
- Angel Hair Pasta: Another type of noodles that works well in this recipe is Angel Hair pasta. I like it because the noodles are thin. To prepare Spicy Thai Noodles using Angel Hair, follow the directions on the package, cooking the pasta until al dente.
- Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles): If you are looking for a low carb/low calorie option for this recipe, zucchini noodles are a great choice! Simply use a vegetable spiralizer to turn your zucchini into noodles, sauté them with a littl oil I’ve oil or butter, and add them to the prepared sauce.
- Shiritaki Noodles: Another low carb/low calorie choice for this recipe. They have a neutral taste and are a great match for the spicy sauce. All you need to do to prepare Shiritaki noodles is to pour out the contents of the package into a collander, rinse with water, and add to the prepared sauce.
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Final Thoughts
Spicy Thai Noodles with Chicken is the perfect quick-fix meal for busy nights when you’re craving something tasty and filling without the hassle! Tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a spicy sauce come together for a burst of flavor that’ll hit the spot. And if you like more or less heat, it’s easy to adjust to your taste.
Spicy Thai Noodles with Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
Teriyaki Chicken
- 1 Pound Chicken Breast
- Teriyaki Sauce I used Yoshida Brand
Spicy Thai Noodles
- 6 ounces Angel Hair Pasta
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Honey
- 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 Teaspoon Minced Ginger
- 1 Tablespoon Peanut Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce
- 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- Green Onions chopped for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Cook the noodles according to package directions.
- 2. While the noodles are cooking, dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and cook over medium-high heat until no pink remains.
- 3. Turn off the heat and pour the Teryaki sauce over the chicken to coat. Allow to rest while preparing the sauce.
- 4. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the vegetable oil, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, ginger, peanut butter, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- 5. Stir until all ingredients are combined. Add the drained noodles to the sauce.
- 6. Reduce heat to low and allow the noodles and sauce to cook until the sauce has reached the desired consistency, up to 10 minutes.
- 7. Add the noodles to a bowl, top with chicken, and garnish with chopped green onions.
Lorrie says
Extremely delicious!!