Dan Dan Peanut Noodles with Chicken

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Whip up an Asian-inspired spin on spaghetti bolognese with a family favorite recipe for Dan Dan Peanut Noodles with Chicken.

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Bolognese + Asian fusion = Bologasian.

Welcome to the the perfect marriage of traditional Italian cuisine and intense Asian-inspired flavor. Intrigued?

Large sauté pan containing ground turkey and diced red pepper with peanut sauce being added

This recipe goes way back to my high school days, when it was on the regular dinner rotation at our house. And for good reason! It’s hearty, quick to prepare and the leftovers are just as great for reheating on day 2.

You can go the traditional route with spaghetti, or opt for a tubular noodle like rigatoni or penne so that every noodle gets filled with the meat sauce.

Clear bowl containing cooked pasta and turkey mixture

It’s as if peanut sauce and bolognese joined forces, the tomato jumped ship and in its place is a flavor-packed trio of garlic, ginger and soy sauce. A little brown sugar adds a sweet element, while the peanut butter brings it all together in one wonderfully creamy, hearty bowl of Dan Dan Peanut Noodles with Chicken.

Dan Dan Noodles with Chicken in white bowl with chopsticks

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Dan Dan Noodles with Chicken

Whip up a new twist on bolognese sauce with a family favorite recipe for Dan Dan Noodles with Chicken.
Author: Kelly Senyei
4.75 from 4 votes
White bowl with chopsticks containing Dan Dan Noodles with Chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound uncooked pasta, such as spaghetti or bucatini
  • 1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 3 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup small diced red bell pepper
  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • Sliced scallions, for garnishing

Instructions 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it until al dente. Drain and transfer the paste to a large bowl. 
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, chicken broth, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar and sesame oil. Set it aside.
  • Add the olive oil to a large sauté pan set over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the garlic, ginger and red bell peppers and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is golden brown, about 2 minutes.  
  • Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Add the prepared sauce to the pan and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook it for 2 minutes or until thickened slightly. 
  • Add the turkey mixture to the bowl with the pasta and toss to combine. Garnish with scallions and serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 573kcal, Carbohydrates: 67g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 65mg, Sodium: 423mg, Potassium: 768mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 390IU, Vitamin C: 16.5mg, Calcium: 37mg, Iron: 2.3mg

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  1. 5 stars
    Loved this recipe. I just so happened to have all of the ingredients for it one day and decided to make it. I was a little skeptical at first, but wow I was pleasantly surprised. Also, left overs the next day were even better.

  2. 5 stars
    So easy and so yummy! Restaurant quality. Bought some noodles to cook from an Asian store to substitute for the pasta.Delicious! Best leftovers!

  3. We have to try these recipes! The post is perfect and your photos are mouth watering. The beauty of these recipes is their flexibility. You can interpret them so many ways and come up with a perfect, personalized meal every time.

    Cheers,
    Steve & Jason
    http://yourfoodchoices.wordpress.com