Chicken Stir-Fry With Cashews and Chili Recipe

Name: Chicken Stir-Fry With Cashews and Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 ounces dried egg noodles; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 small onions, thinly sliced; 2 red chilies, deseeded and finely chopped; 1 red pepper, cored and sliced; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced; 4 ounces cashew nuts, roasted; 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

7 ounces dried egg noodles
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 small onions, thinly sliced
2 red chilies, deseeded and finely chopped
1 red pepper, cored and sliced
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
4 ounces cashew nuts, roasted
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

1
Place the egg noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water and cook for 3 minutes until tender.
2
Drain, run under cold water and set aside.
3
Heat a large frying pan or a wok until hot, then add the groundnut oil, onions, chilies and red pepper and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Remove from the pan and set aside.
5
Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 4 minutes or until cooked through and golden.
6
Add the nuts, Thai fish sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, onion mixture and noodles to the pan.
7
Stir thoroughly and cook for 4 minutes or until heated through, stirring continually.
8
Stir in the cilantro and serve immediately.

377

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 ounces dried egg noodles, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 2 small onions, thinly sliced, 2 red chilies, deseeded and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Stir-Fry With Cashews and Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Stir-Fry With Cashews and Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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