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title: Sesame Ginger Crunch Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/sesame-ginger-crunch-chicken-noodle-stir-fry-690b5ec379e2c370e491e410
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: medium
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Sesame
  - Soy
  - Peanuts
  - Milk
tags:
  - Protein Smart
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 1300
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the delicious, well-balanced flavors, though some found it a bit sweet; adding extra ginger or spice could enhance it.
  - theme: Texture
    text: The crunchy peanuts and crispy veggies were highlights; avoid overcooking the bell peppers to maintain their crunch.
nutrition:
  calories: 800
  protein: 39
  fat: 32
  saturated fat: 10
  carbohydrates: 85
  sugar: 25
  fiber: 4
  cholesterol: 140
  sodium: 1660
  potassium: 500
  calcium: 70
  iron: 2.8
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Chicken%20Recipes/Chicken%20Stir%20Fry/sesame-ginger-crunch-chicken-noodle-stir-fry.avif"
---

Bring a #large pot{} of @salt{} salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Roughly chop @peanuts{1%ounce}. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{4%unit}, separating whites from greens. Halve, core, and thinly slice @bell pepper{2%unit}. Zest and quarter @lime{2%unit} (for 4 servings, zest one lime and quarter both). Roughly chop @cilantro{½%ounce}.

Once water is boiling, add @lo mein noodles{9%ounce} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, ~{5-7%minutes}. Drain with a #strainer{}; set aside until ready to use in Step 6.

While noodles cook, briefly heat a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add peanuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant, ~{2-3%minutes}. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

Heat a large drizzle of @cooking oil{3%teaspoon} in the pan used for peanuts over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and bell pepper; season with salt and @black pepper{}. Cook, stirring, until tender and lightly browned, ~{5-7%minutes}. Transfer veggies to a second plate.

Heat a drizzle of oil in the pan used for veggies over medium-high heat. Add @diced skinless dark meat chicken{20%ounce} seasoned with @sesame ginger crunch{2%unit}; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, ~{4-6%minutes}. Stir in veggies, @sweet soy glaze{8%tablespoon}, @sweet thai chili sauce{2%ounce}, ¼ cup water, and @butter{2%tablespoon}. Cook, stirring, until well coated, ~{1-2%minutes}; remove from heat.

Add drained noodles, a squeeze of lime juice, and a pinch of lime zest to the pan with the chicken mixture; toss to coat. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. Divide noodle stir-fry between shallow bowls. Top with peanuts, scallion greens, cilantro, and @crispy fried onions{2%unit}. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.