Description

A vibrant and fiery noodle dish combining juicy ground chicken with spicy chili paste, fresh basil, and a savory sauce. Topped with crunchy nuts and basil ribbons, this Sweet & Spicy Hot Chili Chicken Noodles offers a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and herbaceous freshness in every bite. Ready in under an hour, it’s a flavorful meal that comes together quickly using stovetop techniques.

Ingredients

For the Noodles

1 pound ramen noodles (or rice noodles, spaghetti, or fettuccine)

For the Sauce and Chicken

1 tablespoon sesame oil (or avocado oil)
1 pound ground chicken
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
2 tablespoon tomato paste
3 tablespoons hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 cup water

For Garnish

Fresh chopped basil (basil ribbons recommended)
Chopped roasted cashews or peanuts (honey roasted preferred)
Extra red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Sauté the Chicken: Add sesame oil to a large pot and place over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken to the pot and season generously with salt and pepper. Brown the meat, breaking it into medium-sized chunks, and cook for about 5 minutes until nicely browned underneath.
Add Aromatics and Flavor: Stir in grated ginger, sliced garlic, and coconut sugar. Continue to cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking the chicken into smaller chunks as it cooks, until nearly cooked through.
Develop the Sauce: Mix in tomato paste, chopped fresh basil, and hot chili paste. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Simmer Until Thickened: Let the sauce cook for about 30 minutes until it thickens, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Cook the Pasta: While sauce simmers, cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and add back to the pot with the meat sauce, stirring well to coat the noodles evenly.
Serve: Divide the noodles among bowls, top with basil ribbons, chopped nuts, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately with extra basil for garnish.

Notes

Feel free to omit nuts for a nut-free version.
For vegetarian or vegan options, replace ground chicken with crumbled tofu, cubed tofu, or chickpeas.
Use gluten-free noodles if needed to make the dish gluten-free.
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3-5 days. Reheat in the microwave for best results.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
Calories: 473cal
Sugar: 4.1g
Sodium: 1120mg
Fat: 12.1g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 63.4g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 28.5g
Cholesterol: 70mg