by Hayley Dean
This noodle bowl is a great option for those days when you crave something comforting but don’t have the energy to cook anything complicated. Stirred together the rich coconut cream and peanut butter creates an instant Thai-style sauce for the chicken satay. Let’s face it, when it comes to satay skewers, peanut butter makes everything better.
Based on 2 servings, adjust as needed.
First, pop the kettle on. Halve the baby corn lengthways and place in a heatproof bowl with the mangetout. Pour freshly boiled water over the veggies to cover and leave to stand for 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
Slice the chicken breasts into finger-width strips.
Place the half of the peanut butter, the coconut cream, half of the soy sauce and the curry powder in a bowl and mix to combine. Add the chicken strips to the bowl with the peanut sauce and toss to coat in the marinade.
Thread the chicken onto 4 metal skewers, place in the air fryer and cook at 180°C for 4 minutes. Turn the chicken skewers over, brush them with any remaining marinade and cook for a further 4 minutes. Remove the chicken skewers from the air fryer and set aside.
Drain the veggies, discarding the water, and return them to the bowl, then add the noodles to the bowl and toss to combine. Tumble the noodles into the air-fryer drawer and top with the chicken skewers. Cook everything at 180°C for a final 5 minutes.
While the noodles are cooking, combine the remaining peanut butter, remaining soy sauce and the lime juice in a small bowl. Loosen the sauce with 2 tablespoons of boiling water, (if cooking for 2) if needed. Check the sauce and add more soy sauce, to taste.
When ready to serve, divide the noodles and chicken skewers between two bowls. Drizzle over the peanut sauce and scatter on some chilli flakes, if liked.