Orange Chili Noodles

Brighten up your weeknight dinners with Orange Chili Noodles—a quick and flavorful dish that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and spicy notes. Featuring the vibrant zest and juice of fresh oranges paired with the heat of chili flakes, this recipe creates a sumptuous sauce that coats every strand of your favorite noodles. A hint of honey, savory soy sauce, and fragrant garlic and ginger elevate this dish to a restaurant-quality experience you can whip up in just 25 minutes. Topped with crunchy roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and crisp scallions, these noodles are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Whether you use rice noodles, spaghetti, or soba, this dish is easy to customize and perfect for embracing bold, zesty flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 250 grams dried noodles (e.g., spaghetti, rice noodles, or soba)
• 120 milliliters orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 2 stalks scallions (sliced thinly)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts (chopped, optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil to create the sauce. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chili flakes to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds to release their flavor.

Step 5

Stir in the prepared sauce and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to slightly thicken.

Step 6

Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss well to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through.

Step 7

Remove from heat and top the noodles with sliced scallions, chopped peanuts, and fresh cilantro, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Orange Chili Noodles!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	527.3 grams (527.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1370

Total Fat 38.60g	49%
Saturated Fat 5.70g	29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1821mg	79%
Total Carbohydrate 229.90g	84%
Dietary Fiber 11.10g	40%
Total Sugars 34.30g
Protein 40.20g	80%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 116mg	9%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 958mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.3%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 64.4%