Best Thai Spaghetti will surprise you as an easy, anytime dinner that really shakes up the spaghetti formula. With tender spaghetti, succulent chicken tender pieces, and all the spicy Thai flavors you love, this is sure to be a fast-favorite with all you Asian-cuisine enthusiasts. It is always fun to jazz up your dinners and Best Thai Spaghetti will quickly become a pantry staple go-to. Embrace how spaghetti can be so different and so delicious at the same time!
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 carrots, shredded
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3/4 cup peanuts, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- green onions, to taste, sliced, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti to al dente, according to the package directions and then drain. Set it aside.
Step 2 –In a wok over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil.
Step 3 –Add the chicken pieces to the hot oil and cook, stirring, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
Step 4 –Add the celery, the red bell peppers, the onion, and the carrots to the chicken pieces and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 5 –In a small, separate saucepan, add the chicken broth, the soy sauce, the cornstarch, the garlic powder, and the sesame oil and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 6 –Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce reaches the desired consistency, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 7 –Add the peanuts, the garlic, and the red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture and cook, stirring, until incorporated and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Step 8 –Add the sauce mixture and the spaghetti to the chicken mixture and toss to coat.
Step 9 –Serve the spaghetti garnished with the green onions.
