Chilli Chicken Noodles With Coriander Pesto Recipe

Name: Chilli Chicken Noodles With Coriander Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup coriander, chopped; ½ cup parmesan cheese, shaved; ⅓ cup cashews, raw and toasted; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; ⅔ cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon oil, vegetable; 550 g chicken breasts, trimmed; 2 tablespoons sambal oelek; 1 red onion, large and cut into thin wedges; 250 g cherry tomatoes; 375 g egg noodles, thin; 100 g baby spinach leaves; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup coriander, chopped
½ cup parmesan cheese, shaved
⅓ cup cashews, raw and toasted
2 garlic cloves, chopped
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon oil, vegetable
550 g chicken breasts, trimmed
2 tablespoons sambal oelek
1 red onion, large and cut into thin wedges
250 g cherry tomatoes
375 g egg noodles, thin
100 g baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Process coriander, parmesan, cashews and garlic until smooth.
2
Cut each chicken breast into half, hoizontally.
3
Heat the 1 tblsp oil in a large frying pan over a moderate heat.
4
Cook chicken for 3 minutes each side or until cooked.
5
Transfer to a heatproof plate.
6
Brush with sambal oelek.
7
Cover with foil; rest for 5 minutes.
8
Slice.
9
Add onion and tomatoes to pan.
10
Cook and stir for 2 - 3 minutes or until onion softens.
11
Remove from heat.
12
Cook noodles in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes or until tender.
13
Drain; return to pan.
14
Add chicken, coriander pesto, tomato mixture, spinach leaves and lemon juice.
15
Season with salt.
16
(I only ever use Himalayan Crystal Rock Salt now days - google it to see why).
17
Toss to combine.
18
Spoon into shallow serving bowls.
19
Serve at once.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup coriander, chopped, ½ cup parmesan cheese, shaved, ⅓ cup cashews, raw and toasted, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chilli Chicken Noodles With Coriander Pesto falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chilli Chicken Noodles With Coriander Pesto

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Variations & substitutions

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