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Thai Coconut Rice Noodles With Chicken

Here's how you make Thai Coconut Rice Noodles With Chicken
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 16 ounces dry rice vermicelli (or 16 ounces angel hair pasta or 16 ounces spaghettini)
  • 2 tablespoons oil (peanut oil)
  • 16 ounces fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 1 cup coconut milk (light, NOT Coco Lopez or 1 cup regular unsweetened coconut milk NOT Coco Lopez)
  • 1/4 cup cashew butter (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 sliced portabella mushrooms (baby crimini)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 10 to 12 scallions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
  • 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts (roasted, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (toasted)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 6 Thai chiles (minced, hot, optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat water for noodles and cook pasta 6-8 minutes (stir-fryable) or according to package directions.

  • Step 2: Drain noodles, rinse under cool water and allow to drain; cut into smaller pieces if desired.

  • Step 3: Meanwhile, toast coconut if necessary.

  • Step 4: Using a whisk, mix together ingredients for sauce: coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, curry powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper.

  • Step 5: Heat oil in large pan until almost smoking.

  • Step 6: Add chicken and stir-fry until almost done and nicely browned.

  • Step 7: Add bell pepper and cook 1-2 minutes.

  • Step 8: Add mushrooms and cook until they are tender.

  • Step 9: Add chopped scallions, basil, and the juice of the lime and cook briefly.

  • Step 10: Stir in sauce mixture and allow to heat.

  • Step 11: Add cooked noodles and chopped cilantro and toss until thoroughly coated.

  • Step 12: Allow to heat through then remove from heat.

  • Step 13: Serve garnished with toasted coconut, chopped cashews, and minced chiles.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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