Peanut Butter Ramen with Chicken
This yummy one-pot peanut butter ramen is so flavourful and easy to make; it’ll be your new favourite after one bite! It’s a great lunch for workdays.
Servings: 5
Calories: 504kcal
Cost: £1.77
Ingredients
- 50 g spring onions, thinly sliced (£0.50)
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced (£0.69/3)=(£0.23)
- 3 frozen chicken breasts, defrosted and sliced into bite-sized pieces (£4.10)
- 1 tin of low fat coconut milk (£0.82)
- 2 bulbs of pak choi, sliced into quarters length ways (£1.00)
- 200 g mangetout (£0.95)
- 250 g egg noodles (£1.00)
- ½ lime, juiced (£0.25)
Cupboard Essentials
- 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- ½ tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 litre chicken stock (2 stock cubes)
Instructions
- Start by adding the spring onion (reserving some for garnish) into a large saucepan along with the rapeseed oil and a pinch of salt. Gently fry for around 5 minutes on a medium/low heat.
- Then, add the curry powder, garlic and peanut butter into the pan. Add a splash of water to help combine the ingredients. Fry for a couple of minutes and then add the coconut milk, stock and chicken pieces. Reduce the heat to very low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Next, add the mangetout, pak choi, lime juice, soy sauce and noodles to cook for a further 5 minutes or until the noodles are cooked. Stir to combine.
- Taste to check if any salt is needed and serve with a sprinkle of the reserved spring onion and some optional chilli flakes if you like a little kick.
Notes
- Pour stock slowly into peanut butter mixture while stirring to avoid clumps and create a smoother broth.
- In a pinch, you can use instant ramen, adjusting seasoning to prevent excessive saltiness.
- For a spicier flavor, top the dish with chili oil or sriracha.
- Choose between creamy or crunchy peanut butter, and consider adding toppings like green onions and sesame seeds for added texture. Pair the dish with a salad for a more nutritious meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 18g