Thai Peanut Chicken and Noodles is a 30-minute recreation of one of my favorite Thai takeout recipes.Leftover or rotisserie chicken, pasta, and pantry staples make team up for this easy dinner idea that comes together quicker than delivery can arrive at your door.When I tried Thai Peanut Chicken and Noodles a couple decades ago (time flies!) the first time at a local Thai restaurant, I admit that I was a bit skeptical.

Peanut butter on pasta?! But it was love at first bite.Chicken and noodles with a sauce that manages to be nutty, savory, sweet, and salty all at once? Sold, and I was a fan for life after I realized these complex flavors were possible to recreate this combination with nearly all pantry staple ingredients.This is how the midwest does Thai food, and I happen to think it’s downright amazing.

My homemade Thai Peanut Chicken and Noodles tastes just like that restaurant recipe, and is beloved by kids and adults in my family.I hope this takeout fake-out recipe holds the same spot in your crew’s heart soon, too.Table of ContentsRecipe ingredientsIngredient notesStep-by-step instructionsRecipe tips and variationsRecipe FAQsThai Peanut Chicken and Noodles RecipeRecipe ingredients At a Glance: Here is a quick snapshot of what ingredients are in this recipe.

Please see the recipe card below for specific quantities.Ingredient notes Spaghetti: Another long-cut pasta like udon, ramen, linguine, soba, or lo mein noodles also works in a pinch

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