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Spicy Cashew Chicken Noodle Bowl with fork.
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Spicy Cashew Chicken (Noodle Bowls Recipe)

This Spicy Cashew Chicken Noodle Bowls recipe is perfect for a quick and easy everyday dinner! Cubed chicken, bell peppers, zucchini, and roasted cashews all mixed with a deliciously flavorful sauce and served over rice noodles. It truly doesn't get any better than this healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free one-pan recipe!
Course Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
Cuisine American, Thai
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 603kcal

Ingredients

Cashew Chicken Noodles

  • 8 ounces rice noodles
  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 2-3 Tablespoons avocado oil for cooking
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup green onion just the white part at the ends
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 2/3 cup roasted cashews

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 Tablespoons low sodium tamari
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper decrease to 1/2 teaspoon for less spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon tapioca starch
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes decrease to 1/2 teaspoon for less spice

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions.
  • Whisk together all ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
  • Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. 
  • Heat up the avocado oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat.
  • Once warm, add the garlic and green onion. Saute for a couple of minutes. 
  • Add in the chicken and cook on each side for 3-4 minutes, or until lightly browned but not totally cooked through.
  • Add in the bell peppers and zucchini, then saute for an additional 5-6 minutes. 
  • Pour the sauce into the pan with the chicken and veggies. 
  • Simmer for 3-4 minutes to let the sauce thicken and flavors blend.
  • Stir in the roasted cashews and the remaining green bits from the onion. 
  • Serve over the noodles and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Noodle Bowl | Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1409mg | Potassium: 903mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1388IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg