Description
Spicy Instant Pot Peanut Noodles is a delicious and quick recipe that combines tender chicken, whole wheat pasta, and spiralized veggies in a flavorful peanut sauce. Made easily in the Instant Pot, this dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (must be a drippy natural nut butter)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
Main Dish:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 oz whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 cup water
- 1 zucchini, spiralized
- 2 cups carrots, spiralized
To Serve:
- Cilantro
- Peanuts
Instructions
- Add sauce: In the Instant Pot, combine honey, soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce. Add chicken thighs and coat with the sauce.
- Pasta: Break spaghetti noodles in half and place over the chicken. Pour water over the noodles.
- Cook: Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes, then quick release pressure.
- Add vegetables: Stir in zucchini and carrot noodles. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and peanuts.
Notes
- We recommend using reduced sodium soy sauce if possible. You may also swap for coconut aminos, tamari, or liquid soy seasoning.
- Almond butter can be used as an alternative to peanut butter.
- Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce to control spiciness.
- Use chicken breast at your own risk of potential overcooking.
- Regular pasta can be used with the same cook time as whole wheat pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of batch
- Calories: 439 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1248mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 108mg
