Description
This Easy Thai Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful dish combining linguini noodles with a tangy, sweet, and spicy sauce made from soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Enhanced with fresh coleslaw mix, shredded carrots, and garnished with cilantro, green onions, and honey roasted peanuts, it can be served warm or cold. Adding shredded rotisserie chicken makes it a hearty meal perfect for a speedy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Noodles and Vegetables
- 6 ounces linguini noodles
- 1 cup bagged coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro (divided)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (divided)
Protein
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (optional, but highly recommended)
Sauce
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
Garnish
- 1/3 cup chopped honey roasted peanuts (divided)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook 6 ounces of linguini noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles thoroughly and set them aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the noodles are cooking, combine 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Whisk them together until well blended.
- Toss Noodles with Sauce and Vegetables: Pour the prepared sauce over the drained noodles and toss to ensure the noodles are evenly coated. Add 1 cup bagged coleslaw mix, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, and 1/3 cup chopped cilantro to the noodle mixture, stirring to combine thoroughly. Gently fold in half of the chopped cilantro, green onions, and honey roasted peanuts, reserving the rest for garnish. Add 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken at this point if using, and mix gently.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the Thai noodles warm or chilled according to your preference. Garnish with the remaining cilantro, green onions, and chopped honey roasted peanuts for an added fresh crunch and flavor.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to make the dish more or less spicy according to your taste.
- The rotisserie chicken is optional but adds protein and makes the dish more filling.
- These noodles can be served warm or cold, making them versatile for any season.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute linguini noodles with rice noodles or gluten-free pasta.
