Peanut Noodles

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These Peanut Noodles are a perfect copycat recipe of the Indonesian Peanut Sauté from Noodles and Company. Tender chicken, noodles, lots of veggies, and peanuts sautéed in a creamy peanut sauce.

Bowl of Peanut Noodles with vegetables.
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  1. Ingredients in Peanut Noodles
  2. Additional Ingredients
  3. For the Peanut Sauce
  4. How to Make Peanut Sauce
  5. Frequently Asked Questions
  6. Other International Noodle Dishes to Try
  7. How to Make Peanut Noodles
  8. Peanut Noodles Recipe

This Peanut Noodles recipe is a homemade version of my favorite Indonesian fried noodle 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 replicate all my favorite flavors of this dish 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!”

Ingredients in Peanut Noodles

First, please don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients. They’re basically pantry staples to add to or take out anything you like! It’s an extremely versatile dish with all kinds of substitutions. Here’s what you need:

  • 2 pounds chicken – I like to use boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips.
  • Vegetable oil – for sautéing the chicken. You can add a touch of sesame oil into the pan too, but remember that a little goes a long way with sesame oil.
  • Sriracha chili sauce – one tablespoon, or ore depending on how spicy you like this dish.
  • Lime juice – one whole lime or a tsp or so of lime juice from a bottle.
  • Garlic – three whole cloves garlic, pressed
  • Fresh ginger – one tablespoon, minced
  • Soy sauce – four tablespoons, or a little more if you like the flavor. You can use low sodium soy sauce here too or any Indonesian sweet soy sauce you find in the Asian foods aisle at your grocery store.
  • Salt & pepper – to taste
  • Linguine noodles – 16 ounces. You can use ramen noodles, wheat noodles, stir-fried noodles, udon noodles, or just about any type of egg noodles you like. Boil them in a pot of water until al dente.
  • Carrots – one cup shoestring cut carrots.
  • Broccoli florets – two cups, chopped
  • Green onion – about half a cup, or three whole green onions, finely chopped.
  • Bean sprouts – one cup. You can also use rice noodles for crunch.
  • Peanuts – for garnish
  • 2 limes – sliced or cut into wedges for garnish
Ingredients for Peanut Noodles including sliced chicken, broccoli, carrots, green onion, peanuts, garlic, ginger, bean sprouts, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, linguine and limes.


Additional Ingredients

Don’t have bean sprouts? Or Green onion? Simply switch out veggies for what you have in your fridge. This is such a versatile meal and each person’s bowl can look different! Toss in any or all of these substitutions:

  • Green bell peppers
  • Shredded coconut
  • Sesame seeds
  • Tamari
  • Snap peas
  • Scallions or Shallots
  • Mushrooms, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • Dried red peppers
  • Diced yellow, orange or red bell pepper
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Soba noodles
  • Red cabbage
  • Drizzle of maple syrup for an extra sweet flavor to balance out the spice.
  • Switch up your protein to include strips of beef, shrimp, pork, etc.
  • Make it vegetarian by using tofu instead of chicken.
  • Any fresh herbs you like – cilantro, parsley, basil.
  • Dash of rice vinegar for a tangy zing.

For the Peanut Sauce

The star of this dish is the yummy peanut sauce. You’ll never get over the deliciousness! Here’s all you need:

  • Chicken broth
  • Creamy peanut butter
  • Sriracha or curry paste
  • Honey
  • Soy sauce
  • Fresh minced ginger
  • Garlic – pressed or minced
Ingredients for peanut sauce for Peanut Noodles including chicken broth, garlic, ginger, sriracha, soy sauce, honey an peanut butter.

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 and not the sweet and savory sauce I like eating at my favorite restaurants. 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 to medium-high heat and stir until smooth! You can use a wok to assemble this meal, but I usually just make it right on the stovetop. Make sure there are no lumps or clumps. That’s it!

Tongs grabbing peanut noodles from a bowl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is peanut satay the same as peanut sauce?

What a lot of people know as ‘peanut sauce’ is actually more commonly referred to as satay sauce, or bumbu kacang in Indonesia because it is most often served with the Indonesian dish satay, which are grilled and skewered meats.

What are peanut noodles made of?

Thai peanut sauce is creamy, savory, and sweet, made with simple ingredients like peanut butter, tamari or soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, rice vinegar, and lime juice.

What country are peanut noodles from?

Peanut noodles are a pretty Americanized version of a Chinese dish, and you can find them all over the U.S. But the original dish does come from the south-eastern coastal province of Fujian in China.

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Bol of Peanut Noodles with broccoli, carrots and limes.

Other International Noodle Dishes to Try

If you like this Indonesian Peanut Sauté, check out some of our other noodle recipes from around the world!

How to Make Peanut Noodles

Bowl of Peanut Noodles topped with limes, peanuts and green onion.

Peanut Noodles

5 from 26 votes
This Noodles and Company Indonesian Peanut Noodles copycat recipe features chicken, noodles, lots of veggies, and peanuts sautéed in a creamy peanut sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indonesian
Servings 8

Ingredients

Peanut Sauce

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, heaping
  • 2-4 teaspoons sriracha sauce, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, pressed or minced

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, add oil and sauté chicken. Sriracha, lime juice, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, salt and pepper.
    Skillet with cooked chicken for Peanut Noodles.
  • While the 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.
    Bowl of cooked linguine noodles.
  • Re-oil the skillet, add all vegetables except bean sprouts, and saute.
    Skillet with cooked broccoli, carrots and green onion.
  • Add the chicken and bean sprouts to the skillet, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
    Skillet of cooked chicken and vegetables for Peanut Noodles.
  • Drain the noodles and combine with the peanut sauce.
    Tongs mixing Peanut sauce with linguine noodles.
  • Top with veggies and chicken. Garnish with peanuts and limes.
    Bowl of Peanut Noodles with sliced limes.

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.
    Pan of Peanut sauce for noodles.

Notes

Try any of these additional ingredients:
  • Green bell peppers
  • Shredded coconut
  • Sesame seeds
  • Tamari
  • Snap peas
  • Scallions or Shallots
  • Mushrooms, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • Dried red peppers
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 1115mgPotassium: 576mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2973IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 3mg

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  1. 5 stars
    I’ve made this recipe a couple times and it’s one of my favorites.
    I typically substitute the linguine for pre-cooked soba noodles from the store (it’s just so convenient!). I also substitute the fresh garlic and ginger for powdered with ratio conversion. I’m not the best with spice and we don’t have sriracha at the house often, so it’s typically not included, or I’ll use sweet chili sauce instead. Still amazing, 10/10, super easy, crowd pleaser, highly recommend

  2. Can you substitute sunflower seeds for peanuts for people with nut allergy? I’ve always loved this dish and I’m so sad that Noodles took it away. My husband could never try it because he’s allergic to nuts but I always wished he could. A couple years back I started buying sun butter for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and depending on the brand, it actually tastes fairly close to peanut butter. I was wondering if the same could be said for this recipe or if you know of a variation of how to incorporate the flavor, like adding a scoop of sun butter to the sauce for instance.

  3. 5 stars
    So GOOD! My pickier one didn’t think he’d like it! But after one taste, with the lime and peanuts, he added more to his plate! 😁

    1. 5 stars
      I didn’t know what to do when noodles and company stopped selling this. I have used this recipe multiple times and I am very pleased with it.

      1. I know! It was one of our favorite dishes there. I’m glad you found this recipe – and that you enjoy it!

  4. 5 stars
    This is a wonderful recipe. I dont remember if the original noodles and company offering tasted this good. I will be making this again for a party tomorrow.

    1. 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!

  5. 5 stars
    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!

    1. Absolutely! You can just leave it out and you probably won’t notice much of a difference. Hope this helps!

  6. 5 stars
    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

  7. 5 stars
    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.

    1. 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

  8. 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!

    1. 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!

  9. 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!

    1. 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 🙂

  10. Noodles just dropped this dish from their menu 🙁

    Glad you have this recipe posted … I’m going to have to give it a try

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