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)
Noodles & Vegetables
- 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
- to taste Lime wedges
Instructions
- Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sriracha (if using), garlic, and warm water until smooth.
- Divide sauce evenly into 4 jars, layer chicken on top to soak in the sauce, then add noodles, carrots, cucumber, and bell pepper.
- Top with cilantro and peanuts, seal jars, and refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Shake or toss the jars before serving, and add lime wedges for extra brightness.
Notes
Adjust sriracha for heat preference and store jars upright for freshness.