Thai Cashew Chicken

Thai Cashew Chicken

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Thai Cashew Chicken is a delicious dish that typically consists of tender pieces of chicken stir-fried with cashew nuts, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce made from ingredients like soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Thai chili paste. It’s a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and a little bit spicy flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 381

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup roasted cashew nuts
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1- inch piece ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Thai chili paste (adjust to taste)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Cooked jasmine rice for serving
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Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until they are cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
  4. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the wok and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and Thai chili paste.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
  7. Add the roasted cashew nuts to the wok and stir to combine.
  8. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  10. Serve the Authentic Thai Cashew Chicken hot over cooked jasmine rice.
  11. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 32gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1495mgPotassium: 835mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1077IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 3mg

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