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Better-than-Takeout Chicken Thigh Peanut Noodles
with carrots and cabbage
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Wheat, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy
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Over 30g protein

Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 4)
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- 20 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
- 6 oz. Shredded Red Cabbage
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- 3 oz. Matchstick Carrots
- 2 oz. Sweet Chili Sauce
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- 2 tsp. Asian Garlic, Ginger & Chile Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories740
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Carbohydrates102g
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Net Carbs97g
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Fat17g
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Protein44g
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Sodium2010mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Whisk
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry and cut into 1” dice. Follow same instructions.
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1 Prepare the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season all over with half the Asian garlic, ginger & chile seasoning (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for chicken-vegetable mixture), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
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2 Cook the Chicken and Vegetables
Place a large pot over medium heat and add 4 tsp. olive oil.
Add chicken, carrots, 1/4 tsp. salt, and remaining Asian garlic, ginger & chile seasoning (use less if spice-averse) to hot pot. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Stir in cabbage until slightly wilted, 2-3 minutes. -
3 Add the Noodles
Stir noodles into hot pot. Cover and stir occasionally until noodles are heated through, 1-2 minutes.
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4 Add Sauce and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, whisk or vigorously combine peanut butter, teriyaki sauce, sweet chili sauce, and garlic salt until smooth.
Whisk in 1/2 cup water until smooth.Add sauce to hot pot. Stir occasionally until noodles are coated and sauce is heated through, 2-3 minutes. If sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping noodles with sesame seeds. Bon appétit!
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