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Cashew Chicken Pad Thai
5 from 3 votes

Cashew Chicken Pad Thai

This Cashew chicken pad Thai is even better than takeout, full of delicious chicken breast, sweet and savory sauce, and pad Thai noodles.

Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For sauce:
  • ⅓ 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 cashew roasted, salted
  • 1 chicken breast 8 ounce, thinly sliced
  • ½ sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 2 carrot diced, large
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • ¼ cup green onion thinly sliced

Instructions

For the Sauce 
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  1. Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside until ready to use. 
For the Pad Thai 
  1. 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. 
  2. Heat a large high-sided skillet (or wok) over medium heat.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and let it heat for a minute.
  4. 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. 
  5. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and allow it to heat for an additional minute. 
  6. 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. 
  7. Next, add the garlic. Stir and cook for an additional minute. 
  8. Add the sauce and noodles to the pan and toss to combine. Cook for an additional minute, to warm the noodles. 
  9. Lastly, add the snow peas and green onion. Cook for one more minute, just until the snow peas are warmed through. 
  10. Serve immediately garnished with additional chopped cashews and sesame seeds, if desired. 
  11. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g (71%) Sodium 1168mg (49%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Sodium 1168mg 49%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.