THAI COCONUT RICE NOODLES WITH CHICKEN

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If you like Pad Thai you will love this. If you love Thai curries, you will love this even more. It's not really that spicy, so add chopped Thai chiles if you like it more hot. It makes a ton, so invite a few of your friends over and have a martial arts film fest. Everybody will be so happy.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

16 ounces angel hair pasta or 16 ounces spaghettini, uncooked
2 tablespoons peanut oil
16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
1 cup light coconut milk (NOT Coco Lopez) or 1 cup regular unsweetened coconut milk (NOT Coco Lopez)
1/4 cup creamy smooth cashew butter or 1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce if you prefer)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon mild curry powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar or 1 tablespoon palm sugar
1/2 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
4 cups baby portabella mushrooms, sliced (crimini)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
10 -12 scallions, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 lime
1/2 cup roasted cashews, chopped
1/2 cup toasted coconut
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 hot Thai chiles, minced (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat water for noodles and cook pasta 6-8 minutes (stir-fryable) or according to package directions.
  • Drain noodles, rinse under cool water and allow to drain; cut into smaller pieces if desired.
  • Meanwhile, toast coconut if necessary.
  • Using a whisk, mix together ingredients for sauce: coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, curry powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper.
  • Heat oil in large pan until almost smoking.
  • Add chicken and stir-fry until almost done and nicely browned.
  • Add bell pepper and cook 1-2 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and cook until they are tender.
  • Add chopped scallions, basil, and the juice of the lime and cook briefly.
  • Stir in sauce mixture and allow to heat.
  • Add cooked noodles and chopped cilantro and toss until thoroughly coated.
  • Allow to heat through then remove from heat.
  • Serve garnished with toasted coconut, chopped cashews, and minced chiles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.3, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 537, Carbohydrate 58.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 17.6

Zeldria Bowman
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice noodles were cooked perfectly. The coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy, with a nice kick of spice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who


Rosario Vargas
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. The rice noodles were cooked perfectly, and the chicken was tender and juicy. The coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy, with just the right amount o


Asher Idk
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best Thai dish he had ever had. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the rice noodles were cooked just the way he likes them. The coconut milk sauce was rich and cream


Nastase Alexandra
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. The rice noodles were cooked perfectly, and the chicken was tender and juicy. The coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy, with just the right amount o


Lisa Taylor
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best Thai dish he had ever had. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the rice noodles were cooked just the way he likes them. The coconut milk sauce was rich and cream


Humayun Kabir
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I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice noodles were cooked perfectly. The coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy, with just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this aga


Andre' Johnson
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice noodles were cooked perfectly. The coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy, with a nice kick of spice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Thai food.


Hamzallah Khan
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were so complex and well-balanced. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the rice noodles were cooked just the way I like them. The coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy, with just the right amount of spice. I will


Naomi Offiong
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I'm not a big fan of Thai food, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The dish was very flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The rice noodles were a bit too soft for my liking, but overall I enjoyed the


Alicia Semedo
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice noodles were cooked perfectly. The coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy, with a nice kick of spice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who


Maja Wojcieszak
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I made this dish for my friends, and they all loved it! They said it was the best Thai dish they had ever had. The rice noodles were cooked perfectly, and the chicken was tender and juicy. The coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy, with just the rig


Scarlett Trigg
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best Thai dish he had ever had. The rice noodles were cooked perfectly, and the chicken was tender and juicy. The coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy, with a nice ki


Costin
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. The rice noodles were cooked perfectly, and the chicken was tender and juicy. The coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy, with just the right amount o


Ninsiima Peace
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The kids loved the sweet and sour sauce, and the adults enjoyed the complex flavors of the coconut milk and curry paste. I will definitely be making this again.


Damodar Ghimire
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I'm not a big fan of Thai food, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The flavors were complex and well-balanced, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and exciting Thai


mark bondzie
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This dish was incredibly easy to make, and the results were amazing! The rice noodles were perfectly cooked, and the chicken was tender and flavorful. The coconut milk sauce was rich and creamy, with just the right amount of spice. I will definitely


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