Description
Cashew Chicken with Noodles is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, savory soy sauce, crunchy cashews, and aromatic green onions, all tossed with thick rice noodles and sweet chili sauce. The use of both peanut and sesame oils adds a rich depth of flavor to the dish, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests.
Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
6 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup unsalted cashews
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch, and minced garlic. Add the cubed chicken and toss to coat.
- In a large cast-iron or heavy skillet, heat the peanut oil and sesame oil over medium heat. Add the chicken mixture and sauté until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the green onions to the skillet and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Stir in the cooked rice noodles and cashews. Add the sweet chili sauce and heat through, stirring everything to combine well.
- If desired, top with toasted sesame seeds for an extra touch of flavor and texture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to add sliced bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas to the skillet for extra color and nutrients.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a few dashes of hot sauce or chopped fresh chilies to the sweet chili sauce.
- For a vegetarian version, use tofu instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
