Saucy Thai Curried Peanut Noodles
These Saucy Thai Curried Peanut Noodles deliver 38g protein and 636 calories per serving — substantial enough to handle as a single complete meal on training days. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, breaking the monotony of standard chicken-and-rice configurations. Carb and protein-balanced to support performance while staying within typical 600-700 calorie lunch targets.
Ingredients
- •Rice Noodles, Dry(227g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(454g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
- •Coconut Milk, Full-Fat, Canned
- •Vegetable Broth, Low Sodium(240g)
- •Peanut Butter, Smooth(60g)
- •Thai red curry paste(45g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Fish sauce(15g)
Instructions
- 1Whisk all of the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth.
- 2Cook the noodles just shy of al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the noodles and set aside until ready to use. (If the noodles are ready considerably earlier than your veggies, I recommend briefly tossing the noodles with a drizzle of oil to prevent them from sticking to one another.)
- 3Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
- 4Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the hot pan along with the veggies. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they nearly reach your desired level of doneness. Add in the garlic and ginger and sauté for 2 more minutes, stirring frequently.
- 5Add the sauce, cooked chicken and cooked noodles to the pan and toss the mixture for about 1 minute, until thoroughly combined.
- 6Taste and season the noodles with salt, pepper and/or extra lime juice as needed.
- 7Serve immediately, garnished with lots and lots of fresh toppings, and enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
636
calories
38g
protein
19g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 78g
- Saturated fat
- 3.4g
- Sodium
- 778 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.5g
4 servings per batch · ~339g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Saucy Thai Curried Peanut Noodles have per serving?
Each serving contains 38g of protein and 636 calories with 19g fat and 78g carbs. This is a balanced, carb-forward meal suitable for post-workout nutrition.
How long does Saucy Thai Curried Peanut Noodles take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop yields 4 servings, making this an efficient option for weeknight dinners or batch-prepping multiple meals.
Is Saucy Thai Curried Peanut Noodles good for muscle gain?
At 38g protein and 78g carbs per serving, this dish is well-suited for muscle gain phases by providing substantial carbohydrates for glycogen replenishment alongside meaningful protein content.
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