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Curry Noodles with Chicken





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Makes 3 servings

 1 pound green beans
 3/4 pound boned, skinned chicken breasts
 8 to 9 ounces fresh fettuccine
 1 can (14 oz.) coconut milk
 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
 1 to 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla)
  Fresh basil or cilantro leaves (optional)
Step 1
1

In a covered 5- to 6-quart nonstick pan over high heat, bring 2 1/2 to 3 quarts water to a boil.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, rinse green beans; trim and discard ends, then cut beans into 2- to 3-inch lengths. Rinse chicken and pat dry; thinly slice crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick strips.

Step 3
3

Stir fettuccine and beans into boiling water; cook, uncovered, until pasta is barely tender to bite, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour into a colander, rinse with hot water, and drain.

Step 4
4

Rinse pan and set over medium heat. Stir in 1/4 cup coconut milk and curry paste. Add chicken; stir until no longer pink in the center (cut to test), about 3 minutes. Add remaining coconut milk, 1/4 cup water, sugar, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon fish sauce; mix.

Step 5
5

Add pasta and beans to pan; mix until noodles are hot, about 2 minutes. Add more fish sauce if desired. Pour into a wide bowl. Sprinkle with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 684Calories from Fat 43
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g51%

Saturated Fat 26g130%
Cholesterol 121mg41%
Sodium 747mg32%
Total Carbohydrate 59g20%

Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Protein 41g82%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.