Easy Chicken Pad Thai

Directions

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   In a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the fish sauce with the water, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lime juice, the vinegar, sugar, salt, and cayenne.
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   In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until done, about 12 minutes.
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   Drain.
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   Meanwhile, in a wok or large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat.
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   Put the remaining oil in the pan, add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
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    Add the pasta and the fish-sauce mixture.
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    Cook, stirring, until nearly all the liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
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    Stir in the chicken and 1/3 cup peanuts.
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    Remove from the heat.
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    Stir in the remaining 1/2 tablespoon lime juice, the bean sprouts, and half the cilantro.
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    Top with the remaining peanuts and cilantro.