Spicy Cashew Chicken over Udon Noodles
- 6 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Cubed
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Soy Sauce, Divided
- 2 teaspoons Fish Sauce, Divided
- 2- 1/4 teaspoons Chili Pepper Flakes, Divided
- 1- 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Oil, Divided
- 11 ounces, weight Fresh Udon Noodles
- 2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil For Frying
- 1/2 whole Large Cooking Onion, Sliced
- 2 whole Carrots, Peeled And Sliced
- 2 stalks Celery, Sliced
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
- 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced
- 1/2 whole Green Bell Pepper, Sliced
- 1 cup Snow Peas, Trimmed
- 1 cup Unsalted Cashews
- Chopped Cashews And Green Onions, For Garnish (optional)
- Place chicken, garlic, 1/2 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil in a medium bowl.
- Toss to combine and set aside.
- Leave the chicken to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- This is a good time to prep the veggies.
- Put a kettle of water on to boil and place udon noodles in a large bowl.
- Once the water boils, pour it over noodles, cover and let sit for 1-2 minutes.
- Then drain and set aside.
- Heat peanut oil in a large wok over medium high heat.
- Add the rest of the chili pepper flakes to the oil and saute until fragrant.
- Add onions, carrots and celery to the wok and cook until almost tender.
- Roughly 6-8 minutes.
- While the veggies are cooking combine the rest of the soy sauce, fish sauce and sesame oil with sugar and peanut butter in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Set aside.
- Add the rest of the veggies to the wok and cook briefly 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer veggies to a plate and set aside.
- If necessary, add additional oil to the wok and add the chicken.
- Cook until firm and no longer pink.
- About 6 minutes.
- Return the veggies to the wok and add cashews and sauce and toss to combine.
- Let it cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the noodles and toss until the noodles are fully integrated and heated through.
- Spoon into bowls and top with chopped cashews and sliced green onion.
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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/spicy-cashew-chicken-over-udon-noodles/ (may not work)