Thai-Inspired Chicken Spaghetti

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This easy Thai-inspired spaghetti dish features tender chunks of chicken, stir-fried veggies, noodles, and peanuts tossed in a zesty soy-based sauce.

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package thin spaghetti, broken in half
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
4 stalks celery, sliced
2 red bell peppers, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
2/3 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
3/4 cup unsalted peanuts
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2 While the spaghetti is cooking, heat oil in a large nonstick pan or wok over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Add celery, bell peppers, onion, and carrots; cook and stir until vegetables are slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
3 Meanwhile, bring chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic powder, and sesame oil to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer until sauce reaches desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes.
4 Stir peanuts, garlic, and red pepper flakes into chicken-vegetable mixture; cook for 2 more minutes. Pour in sauce, then add spaghetti and toss to coat.