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Cashew Chicken Pad Thai

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
This Cashew chicken pad Thai is even better than takeout, full of delicious chicken breast, sweet and savory sauce, and pad Thai noodles.
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Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

For sauce:

  • cup water
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha

For noodles

  • 1 package 8 ounces pad thai rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ½ cup roasted salted cashews
  • 1 8 ounce chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • ½ sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion

Instructions

For the Sauce 

  • Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside until ready to use. 

For the Pad Thai 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the rice noodles for 4 minutes and then drain and rinse them under cold water. Set aside. 
  • Heat a large high-sided skillet (or wok) over medium heat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and let it heat for a minute.
  • Next, add the cashews and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the cashews are toasted and golden brown. Remove the toasted cashews to a plate and set aside. 
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and allow it to heat for an additional minute. 
  • Next add the chicken breast, onion, and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked all the way through and the vegetables are just tender. 
  • Next, add the garlic. Stir and cook for an additional minute. 
  • Add the sauce and noodles to the pan and toss to combine. Cook for an additional minute, to warm the noodles. 
  • Lastly, add the snow peas and green onion. Cook for one more minute, just until the snow peas are warmed through. 
  • Serve immediately garnished with additional chopped cashews and sesame seeds, if desired. 
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 1168mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword asian fusion food, asian noodle dishes, cashew chicken, chicken pad thai, pad thai
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