Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles (12-Minute Skillet Meal)
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Need dinner in under 15 minutes? These Thai-inspired peanut noodles are fast, saucy, and satisfyingly savory. With instant noodles, ground chicken, and zero chopping (except garlic!), this is a midweek miracle for busy nights. 
Ingredients:
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Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 200g (7 oz) chicken mince (ground chicken)
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1½ tbsp red curry paste, separated
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce (or any soy sauce)
- 1½ cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- Âľ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 instant ramen noodle cakes (discard seasoning)
- 2 big handfuls baby spinach
- 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
- Fresh coriander/cilantro
- Sriracha or chili paste
- Sauté garlic: Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 20 seconds.
- Cook chicken: Add chicken mince and cook for about 2 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until mostly white.
- Add flavor: Mix in 1 tbsp curry paste, curry powder, and soy sauce. Sauté 1 minute. Clear a spot in the pan, add the remaining curry paste and stir for 30 seconds.
- Add stock & noodles: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the noodle cakes and let cook 45 seconds, then flip. Cook 30 seconds more, then break up the noodles.
- Peanut sauce magic: Push noodles aside, add coconut milk, peanut butter, and vinegar. Stir to combine.
- Toss with greens: Add baby spinach and toss for 30 seconds until wilted. Keep it saucy!
- Serve hot: Top with chopped peanuts, fresh herbs, and chili sauce if desired. Plate up and enjoy!
