This Indonesian Peanut Saute copycat recipe from Noodles and Company features chicken, noodles, lots of veggies, and peanuts sautéed in a creamy peanut sauce.
Indonesian Peanut Saute
This Indonesian Peanut Saute is my personal version of the dish from Noodles & Co. When I got the news that they were taking it off the menu, I was SO SAD! I knew I had to try to make it at home. I knew the basic components – noodles, veggies, chicken, and peanut sauce – and I set out to make my own version! Luckily, it turned out just like it! This recipe even got my husband’s stamp of approval. In fact, he said “This is my favorite Thai noodle dish I have ever had! It’s even better than Noodles & Co!”
How to Make Peanut Sauce
Before I knew how to make peanut sauce I was so intimidated by it! I was worried it would just end up tasting like peanut butter. However, this peanut sauce recipe could not be easier and it turns out great every time! All you have to do is combine the ingredients in a sauce pan over medium heat and stir until smooth! Make sure there are no lumps or clumps. That’s it!
Other International Noodle Dishes to Try
If you like this Indonesian Peanut Saute, check out some of our other noodle recipes from around the world!
- Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fry Noodles)
- Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
- Nick’s Authentic Italian Spaghetti
- One-Pot Jambalaya Pasta
- Thai Peanut Chicken
How to Make Indonesian Peanut Saute
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs. chicken cut into thin strips
- vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp Sriracha chili sauce
- 1 lime juiced
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger minced
- 4 tsp soy sauce
- salt & pepper to taste
- 16 oz. linguine noodles
- shoestring carrots
- broccoli florets chopped
- green onion
- bean sprouts
- peanuts
- 2 limes sliced
PEANUT SAUCE:
- 1 c. chicken broth
- 6 Tbsp. heaping creamy peanut butter
- 2-4 tsp. Sriracha chili sauce - depending on how hot you like it
- 3 Tbsp. honey
- 6 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp. fresh minced ginger
- 4-5 cloves garlic pressed or minced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil, Sriracha, lime, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, salt & pepper. While chicken is cooking, prepare the linguine (to al dente) and make the peanut sauce. After the chicken is cooked, remove from the skillet and wrap in foil to keep warm.
- Re-oil the skillet, add vegetables and saute (except for the bean sprouts, add those a few minutes before serving so they are still nice and crunchy and don't get overcooked). Add the chicken and bean sprouts to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat.
- Drain noodles and stir them together with the peanut sauce. Top with veggies & chicken and garnish with peanuts and limes.
- FOR THE PEANUT SAUCE: Combine chicken broth, peanut butter, chili sauce, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until sauce becomes smooth and well blended.
Nutrition
***Peanut Sauce recipe adapted from Our Best Bites
Dan says
This looks really good. I need to try this.
Marlena says
This was REALLY good! My gluten-free hubby loved it and my kids ages 3, 5, and 7 also ate it. They kept saying, “My lips are burning/My chin is burning.” I substituted rice noodles for the linguine, but other than that we followed the recipe precisely.
Yvonne says
I love the Indonesian peanut saute at noodles and this recipe was even better!!! I used rice noodles instead of linguine and tofu instead of chicken (vegetarian), but other than that I followed the recipe almost exactly. Thanks for posting!
Nick says
I used rice noodles. It turned out very good. As good as or better than Noodles and Co!!
Sam says
Great recipe! I used only red peppers and broccoli for veggies and it turned out great. One warning – I used some where between the 3 tsp. and 4 Tbs. listed for chili sauce in the peanut sauce and it turned out just the way I like it – very hot. My two year old held a different opinion, however.
Jen says
Yum yum!! Very good, and really is very close to Noodles & Co, the only thing I'll do different next time is add more honey, I think the only thing that kept it from tasting exactly like Noodles & Co was it wasn't quite as sweet. Thanks for the great recipe!
Matt and Lisa says
I tried this a few days ago and it was much too hot (and I like hot). I would use the minimum Sriracha chili sauce next time. The flavor was good though.
Melissa says
thanks for a great recipe! Made tonight and loved it. Had to cut back a bit on the Sriracha sauce because we can't handle things too hot, but other than that stuck to the recipe. Thanks for a great recipe website!!
AnaDrea says
Very good! I had shrimp instead of chicken and I threw in some waterchestnuts and bamboo shoots because they were in the pantry. I also cut back on the hot sauce a bit after reading the other comments. It was just the right combination of spicy and sweet!
Culinary Adventures says
Thai Peanut dishes are my fav!! Can't wait to try this! Thanks! :0)
Julie says
Looks just amazing, and I gorgeous photo. I just "pinned" it 🙂
Steffani says
I made this recipe last night and it was AMAZING! I doubled the peanut sauce recipe because we like a lot of sauce and leftovers! (I also used a lot of veggies) As I was cooking the peanut sauce I tasted it several times and decided to add 2 more tbsp sriracha and 2 tbsps honey. To get the consistency I wanted I added more peanut butter. I also used chunky and it worked out very well! Next time I may try this dish over rice as well! We will be adding this dish to our favs! Thank you so much!
Erica says
@ Steffani– You are a woman after my own heart… I ALWAYS add more sriracha because I like it pretty hot! I am always worried to put on the recipe how much Sriracha I REALLY use because I know most people don't like it as hot as I do. I am so glad that you liked it, it is definitely a "rotation" recipe at our house too!
Thanks of all of your nice comments!
Erica
Carly says
This is so delicious! I've never had Noodles & Co.'s version but now I'm not sure I need to. I will definitely be making this again! Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes, I love your blog!
Polish Mama on the Prairie says
I am making this hopefully tomorrow! Love this dish and can't wait to try making it at home. Thai food is oh so yum 🙂
Stephanie says
I made this tonight and it was yummy but my sauce was SUPER runny.. 🙁 Very sad.. IDK what I did wrong..
Erica says
Stephanie– to be honest, I don’t know either! It usually turns out perfectly! I would say maybe cut down on some of the liquids next time to get it to the consistency you like. Also, make sure your noodles are well drained. Other than that I don’t know what to suggest!
Shelley says
Actually going to make the peanut sauce, and use it over sauteed veg as well as a dipping sauce for my cream cheese and scallion wonton appetizers! excellent dipping auce…thanks for sharing!
Liz says
Thanks for this great recipe! 🙂 I love your blog! I made this the other night for a friend of mine who is from Indonesia (this dish actually originates from Indonesia, it’s not a ‘Thai noodle dish’ though it does get mixed up with pad thai very often–the two food cultures are actually very different) and he loved it! Of course, he said it is different than the one back home (and he thought it wasn’t spicy enough–can you imagine?!)but nevertheless his bowl was empty and he said he really liked it!! Everyone else loved it too!! Thank you!!
Erica says
I think you are right! At noodles and co. I think they actually call it Indonesian Sauté. Thanks for catching that, I’m glad your friend liked it!
Carolyn says
This was insanely good!
Sarah Bryan says
Thanks so much for providing this recipe! We tried it out on our own with some slight modifications, and were literally AMAZED at how delicious it was. We just had our 3rd batch of leftovers last night, and we both agreed that this has just cracked the top 10 of our favorite dinners. Even better than my favorite similar version from The Cheesecake Factory.
Tanya says
I am so excited to make this! Can you please tell me where I would buy Sriracha chili sauce? Is it available at Wal-mart? If so, what aisle? Thanks!
Erica says
Yes you can find it at Walmart. It’s usually in the Asian section.
Kita says
Indonesian and Thai are two completely different nationality…..I think you are confused. Is it a Thai dish or an Indo dish? ….lol.
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Cheryl says
How many can I expect to serve with this recipe?
Emily says
4 to 6
Amy says
I skipped the Siracha in the sauce (though used it to fry up my tofu, yum!) and used Peanut Butter and Company’s “The Heat is On” peanut butter with chili added. Though I only put one or two tablespoons of it, normal peanut butter for the rest, because WOW this stuff is hot! And I have a high spice tolerance. http://ilovepeanutbutter.com/index.php/peanut-butter-1/theheatison.html
Erica says
Wow that must be some spicy Peanut Butter!!!
Liz says
Wonderful recipe. Thank you and have a great day.
Juan Murillo says
Hi.
If I was to refrigerate the sauce for how long will it remain able for consumption?
Thanks!
Erica says
I wouldn’t go more than 4-5 days…
Linda R. says
This was really good! I replaced about 1/3 of the noodles with thinly sliced cabbage that I sauteed with the veggies to reduce calories/carbs somewhat and it was still great. I also omitted almost all the hot sauce (small kids) and 50% of my kids loved it (that’s actually pretty good) and I found it was still tasty. My husband added a bit more hot sauce directly to his bowl.
Kelly says
This was SO delicious! On my second helping now. Thank you for the recipe!
Brittany says
Just made this tonight and it was delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
Melissa says
Making this tonight, how many servings does this recipe make?
Emily says
around 4 to 6, depending on serving size
Lindsey says
Wow! Wow! Wow! First of all, I have to admit that I am NOT a cook! I just do not like it at all! However, I have to cook otherwise I’d starve my family and myself! I have this love for Noodles & Company like no other! The good and bad thing about it is that I live about an hour away from the nearest one. See my point there?! My family is also a big fan of their pasta dishes so I got the hankering to do a search for a few of the Indonesian Peanut Saute. This was the FIRST one to pop up! I look at others but liked how you had it SO simplified….because that’s exactly what I need! Otherwise I will disregard it….that’s going back to my dislike of the kitchen. I went to the store with my handy-dandy list, nervously purchased the items needed and went to work in the kitchen. After the cooking part (which was easy-peasy) was all done, we sat down and all took a bite at the same time–yes, that was planned 😉 My family is brutally honest, so naturally I was nervous. The reaction? Let’s just say that this recipe is pretty much IDENTICAL, if not better, that Noodle’s. MMmmHmm! Not only was my family impressed with the taste of it (and that I didn’t burn or start a fire), there was a slight argument over who got the leftovers. THANK YOU so much for posting this recipe!!! You have put me back on the board as a cook and even gave me some confidence! Peace and Love!
SapphireIce says
You are *hilarious*! It’s really sad that you don’t like to cook, because your blog would be so entertaining to read! Actually, you *should* start one about your cooking adventures – it would be a HOOT! 🙂
Lindsey says
Wow! Wow! Wow! First of all, I have to admit that I am NOT a cook! I just do not like it at all! However, I have to cook otherwise I’d starve my family and myself! I have this love for Noodles & Company like no other! The good and bad thing about it is that I live about an hour away from the nearest one. See my point there?! My family is also a big fan of their pasta dishes so I got the hankering to do a search for a few of the Indonesian Peanut Sautes. This was the FIRST one to pop up! I looked at others but liked how you had it SO simplified….because that’s exactly what I need! Otherwise I will disregard it….that’s going back to my dislike of the kitchen. I went to the store with my handy-dandy list, nervously purchased the items needed and went to work in the kitchen. After the cooking part (which was easy-peasy) was all done, we sat down and all took a bite at the same time–yes, that was planned 😉 My family is brutally honest, so naturally I was nervous. The reaction? Let’s just say that this recipe is pretty much IDENTICAL, if not better, that Noodle’s. MMmmHmm! Not only was my family impressed with the taste of it (and that I didn’t burn or start a fire), there was a slight argument over who got the leftovers. THANK YOU so much for posting this recipe!!! You have put me back on the board as a cook and even gave me some confidence! Peace and Love!
Erica says
Lindsey— WOW THANK YOU so much for your compliment!!!!! I am so glad that you (and your family) liked this recipe. It is a favorite of ours too. I hope you are the one who ended up with the leftovers 😉 It re-heats great! Thank you thank you again for taking the time to write this sweet note 🙂
Kimberly Benson says
Just left the Noodle Co and I love their version but wanted to make my own! And look what I found. YUM can’t wait to try. Ever try it with rice noodles?
Kimberly Benson says
This was amazing! LOVE!
Sean says
Best ever!!! Just like the real thing minus $6.
SapphireIce says
I’ve never had anything from Peanut & Company (we don’t have any around here), and have never heard of this dish. It would be helpful if you’d give some general amounts for the vegetables, because when I do make this, I want it to taste as good as yours. (Sometimes adding too many veggies & not enough sauce to match it, or too much of one kind of veggie – it throws off the flavor of the original dish a lot.) If you could give me some idea, it would sure be appreciated. 🙂 (I just found your blog this morning, and am loving it. I also love the layout and colors.) You’re fun to read.
Erica says
Thank you so much for your nice comment! Figure between 1/2 c. and 1 c. of veggies per serving. This usually serves about 6 so I do about 1 head of broccoli, a cup or two of sprouts, a about 1/2 to 1 c. carrot, and about 1/4 c. green onion. Usually about a handful of peanuts. Hope this helps! Sorry so vague– I just kind of eye-ball it. Sometimes I do more veggies, sometimes less. There is plenty of sauce so you can pile on the veggies if you want to! I am SO glad that you found us! I hope you keep coming back for more recipes! 😀
Sarah says
This looks so good! I am planning on making this dish, but just for 2 people. Would you recommend that I cut the recipe in half, or do the leftovers heat up well? Thanks!
Shivani says
This is SO GOOD. The Indonesian Peanut Sautee is one of my favorites and go-to orders for Noodles & Co, and this is easily just as good, if not better. Yum!
Echo says
Thank you for the compliment. We love hearing that our readers have success with our recipes!
Ornit Golan says
This is beyond amazing! Thank you for this delicious recipe.
Echo says
You’re welcome! We are so glad you like it!
Anthony says
Looking forward to making this…without the animal products
Matthew Greenwood says
amazing with crispy tofu!
Tom says
Noodles just dropped this dish from their menu 🙁
Glad you have this recipe posted … I’m going to have to give it a try
Erica says
They did?! I wonder why?? That is my favorite dish there :'(
Andrea says
I was just wondering what kind of peanut butter you used.
Was it Jiff/Skippy (traditional PB&J peanut butter) or a natural/unsweetened peanut butter?
I’ve been craving this like crazy since they took it off the menu and your recipe looks like the perfect thing to replace it!
Erica says
We used a traditional peanut butter but you can use natural if you would like. I am so sad they took it off the menu! You will like this recipe, it tastes just like it– load on the Sriracha to make it just as spicy as theirs too 🙂
Just says
Haven’t been to noodles and company in YEARS. Went there with my son last nite – learned that they took the Peanut Sauce dish from the menu. I walked out so disappointed. It was their only dish – and I had been craving it forever. I will try yours – thanks for posting!
Echo says
I hate it when that happens! I hope you like our version of the sauce. I think it tastes the same as the sauce at Noodles and Co. Sometimes restaurants will bring back menu items if enough people complain about it. Send them an email!
Megan Bailey says
Thank you so much for developing this recipe, especially since Noodles & co. took this item off their menu. I made this last night and both my husband and I LOVED it and this is takes exactly like the original, but better! Fresher! Saving this one to make over and over.
Erica says
Thank you so much Megan! I am so bummed they took it off the menu too– it was my favorite dish! So glad you (and your husband) liked this recipe. Indonesian Peanut Saute lives on! haha
Blaine Gallup says
Hey all I have used this recipe as my go to. I loved this dish from noodles. A couple of things I have found over the years of doing are:
1. Rice noodles (personal favorite)
2. Sambal oelek in replace of the Sriracha (and you can cut your garlic down as well)
my two cents for what its worth
Favorite Family Recipes says
Thanks so much for the comment! Never heard of Sambal Oelek. Where can you find it?
Blaine Gallup says
In the Grocery store should be right there along with Sriracha. It is, I believe Chinese in origin. Her is an article for you! Enjoy!
http://www.bonappetit.com/story/sambal-oelek-hot-sauce-can-do-everything
Favorite Family Recipes says
Cool, thank you! Will have to try it!
Amy says
Do you think I could get away with leaving the honey out? I’m doing a low carb/sugar diet and would to love using this on some cooked veggies!
Favorite Family Recipes says
Absolutely! You can just leave it out and you probably won’t notice much of a difference. Hope this helps!
Matthew Greenwood says
Ive made this numerous times.. Its a total winner. I love mine with crispy tofu!
Favorite Family Recipes says
Oh I am so glad you tried this with tofu and it turned out well! Thank you so much for commenting and letting us know!