Print

Dan Dan Noodles

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

This Dan Dan Noodles recipe features tender wheat noodles tossed in a rich, savory, and slightly spicy sesame sauce with seasoned ground chicken. Inspired by classic Sichuan flavors, these homemade Dan Dan noodles deliver bold, restaurant-quality taste in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this dish balances nuttiness, heat, and umami in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh or dried wheat noodles

  • 1 lb ground chicken

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

  • 1–2 tablespoons chili oil (adjust to taste)

  • 2 tablespoons sesame paste or natural peanut butter

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns

  • 2 green onions, sliced

  • 2 cups baby bok choy or spinach

Optional: crushed peanuts, extra chili oil

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  • In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

  • Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

  • Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  • Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, chili oil, sesame paste (or peanut butter), rice vinegar, chicken broth, brown sugar, and ground Sichuan peppercorns. Stir well and simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

  • Blanch bok choy or spinach briefly in the boiling noodle water, then drain.

  • Divide cooked noodles into serving bowls.

  • Spoon the meat sauce generously over the noodles.

  • Top with blanched greens and sliced green onions.

  • Garnish with crushed peanuts or extra chili oil if desired. Toss before serving.

Notes

Adjust chili oil to control the spice level.Natural peanut butter is a convenient substitute for sesame paste.For best texture, store noodles and sauce separately if meal prepping.The sauce will thicken slightly as it sits; add a splash of broth when reheating if needed.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/dan-dan-noodles/