Spicy Cashew Chicken Noodles Recipes

CHINESE CASHEW CHICKEN NOODLES STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Start by cooking the noodles in salted water, according to package directions, until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Pat the chicken dry, and make sure it's not wet. Toss the chicken in cornflour and salt till well coated. Heat oil in a large, wide pan and add the chicken pieces, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. You may have to do this in batches. Cook the chicken for 3 minutes on both sides, till light brown and crispy.
• Heat the remaining oil in the same pan or use a wok if you have one. Add the garlic and whole red chillies. Cook for a minute or so and add the broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini and chicken in the pan. Stir-fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes till the vegetables are slightly tender, but not over cooked. Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Add the sauce and noodles and toss everything well and cook till the sauce has coated the noodles completely. Mix in the roasted cashews, top with sesame seeds, green onions, and serve hot.

CASHEW CHICKEN WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook rice noodles according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch and garlic. Add chicken. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute chicken mixture in peanut and sesame oils until no longer pink. Add onions; cook 1 minute longer., Drain noodles; stir into skillet. Add cashews and chili sauce and heat through. If desired, top with toasted sesame seeds.

SPICY CASHEW CHICKEN NOODLES

Steps:

• Assemble the chicken marinade. Mix and coat the chopped chicken with corn starch. Drizzle soy sauce over the chicken and mix. Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• While waiting for the chicken to marinate, cook linguine noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Toss with a bit of oil to keep them from sticking. Set aside.
• Combine and mix sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
• Heat canola oil in a 3 quart or larger pan over medium heat. Add chicken, including the marinade, stirring to break apart any chunks that have stuck together. Cook until the chicken is cooked on the outside, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add cashews and sliced bell peppers to the pan. Cook until the bell peppers soften and the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add more canola oil if the pan gets too dry.
• Add cooked linguine noodles to the pan. Stir to combine. Add sauce to the pan. Stir until everything is coated in the sauce.
• Remove pan from heat. Top with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve.

SPICY CASHEW CHICKEN W/ YAKISOBA NOODLES

Steps:

• Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• Combine soy sauce, peanut sauce, chili paste and coconut milk in a large bowl.
• Place chicken in bowl, mix well and marinate for at least 20 minutes up to 2 hours.
• Separate chicken from marinade, do not discard marinade.
• Heat 2 Tbsp peanut oil in a Wok or large frying pan.
• Stir-fry chicken for 2-3 minutes or until done, set aside.
• Add remaining oil to wok and Stir-fry vegetables for 2-3 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
• Add Marinade into wok with vegetables, cook until heated.
• Add chicken and cashews into wok with sauce and vegetables.
• Cook until heated through.
• Remove from wok. do not rinse wok.
• Add 1 tbsp peanut oil to wok and stir-fry yakisoba noodles until hot.
• Combine all ingredients in wok and toss.
• Serve immediately.

SPICY CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• Stir together the hoisin, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and chili paste.
• Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and the chicken. Leave chicken for a minute or two to sear. Then stir fry for another minute or two until lightly browned.
• Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to pan with the celery, onions, cashews, and garlic. Stir-fry about 2 minutes, until crisp-tender. Add sauce mixture and chicken to pan. Stir-fry about 3-4 minutes longer, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thicked. Serve with rice and garnished with scallions.

SPICY CHICKEN NOODLES

Steps:

• Place carrots, cabbage, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, green onions, and garlic in a mixing bowl.
• Mix chicken broth, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, sriracha sauce, and red pepper flakes together in a separate mixing bowl.
• Place dry rice noodles in a large mixing bowl. Cover with about 6 cups boiling water; add a pinch of salt. Stir from time to time until noodles are soft, about 10 minutes. Drain; cool with cold water. Drain thoroughly. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add shredded chicken; drizzle with sesame oil. Toss to coat.
• Heat large skillet over high heat; drizzle in vegetable oil. When oil is hot (almost but not quite smoking), add the vegetable mixture. Cook and stir until vegetables are hot and steamy, 1 or 2 minutes. Pour in sauce; cook and stir over high heat until sauce starts to bubble, about 1 minute. Add noodles and chicken. Cook and stir to blend ingredients and ensure ingredients are hot, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add chopped cilantro; stir.

SPICY, GARLICKY CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine nuts, 2 tablespoons cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, jalapeño, lime juice and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Smear on enough cashew mixture to thoroughly coat pieces. (Set aside any remaining mixture.) Let marinate at room temperature while you heat grill or broiler. Or refrigerate for up to 12 hours before cooking.
• Preheat broiler or grill. Grill or broil chicken, turning frequently, until it is crisp and golden on outside and done on inside (cut a small nick to check), 20 to 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle chicken with remaining cilantro and serve with lime wedges and remaining cashew mixture.

SPICY CASHEWS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute cashews in butter and oil for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Spread on a paper towel-lined baking sheet; let stand for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, chili powder and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Store in an airtight container.

THAI CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, mix the soy sauce, fish sauce, hot pepper sauce, garlic, and ginger. Place the chicken in the bag, seal, and marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• In a medium saucepan, bring the jasmine rice and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
• Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Stir in the onion, and cook about 5 minutes, until tender. Reserving the marinade mixture, place the chicken into the skillet, and cook about 10 minutes, until browned.
• Stir the reserved marinade and 3/4 cup water into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Continue to cook and stir 10 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Thoroughly blend in the peanut butter. Serve over the jasmine rice with a sprinkling of cashews.