Peanut Chicken & Sugar Snap Peas with Noodles

A vibrant bowl of gluten-free rice noodles tossed with tender chicken, crunchy snap peas and carrots, and a creamy peanut sauce. Topped with scallions and chopped peanuts for texture and zing.

***All of my recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free, blood sugar-friendly, and gut-supportive. We are all different so you may need to make adjustments based on your body’s unique needs.***

Ingredients:

• 1½ lb (750 g) chicken breast tenders, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce (use coconut aminos or a no-soy teriyaki sauce for a cleaner option)
• 2 tsp minced fresh garlic
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 tsp dark sesame oil
• 2 cups chicken bone broth (fat-free, organic)
• ¼ cup natural-style organic peanut butter
• 2½ cups trimmed sugar snap peas
• 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
• 1 (12 oz) package rice noodles
• ½ cup scallions, sliced
• ¼ cup chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
• Lime wedges (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine chicken, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp teriyaki sauce, 1 tsp garlic, and crushed red pepper in a bowl. Toss to coat.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and chicken mixture. Cook ~6 minutes, stirring until browned. Stir in ½ cup broth to loosen bits. Transfer to Instant Pot or slow cooker insert.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk remaining 1½ cups broth, peanut butter, remaining 1 tbsp teriyaki sauce, remaining 1 tbsp cornstarch, and remaining 1 tsp garlic. Pour over chicken.
4. Lock lid. Set to [Slow Cook] on “More” mode. Cook for 1 hour 30 minutes. Stir in peas and carrots; cook for another 30 minutes or until tender.
5. Meanwhile, cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and add to chicken mixture.
6. Toss everything together. Garnish with scallions and chopped peanuts. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Recipe Notes:

1. To make nut-free, swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter and omit chopped peanuts.
2. You can also prepare this on the stovetop: simmer the chicken and sauce together for ~25 minutes, then add vegetables and cooked noodles.

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