Thai Peanut Chicken Noodle Jars
A delicious and portable Thai-inspired meal featuring creamy peanut sauce, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables layered in jars for easy storage and serving.
Ingredients
Sauce
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1–2 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2–3 tbsp warm water (to thin)
Main ingredients
- 8 oz cooked rice noodles (or soba noodles), cooled
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 cup thinly sliced bell pepper (red, yellow, or both)
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts
For serving
- as needed Lime wedges
Instructions
- Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sriracha (if using), garlic, and warm water to make the sauce.
- Divide the peanut sauce evenly into 4 jars.
- Add chicken, then noodles, carrots, cucumber, and bell pepper in layers.
- Top with cilantro and peanuts, seal, and refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Shake or toss before serving with lime wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime before serving.