Description
An authentic Thai Cashew Chicken stir-fry that combines tender chicken, perfectly toasted cashew nuts, and a glossy, savory-sweet sauce with just the right kick of spice. This quick and healthy weeknight dinner brings together fresh Thai aromatics, balanced umami from light and dark soy sauces, and the signature crunch of cashews, making it a far superior alternative to takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup raw (unsalted cashew nuts)
- 1-2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil (plus extra as needed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (red, green, or yellow, sliced into strips)
- 2 green onions (chopped (separate the white and green parts))
- 1 tablespoon dark sweet soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch diluted in 2 teaspoons water
- Optional: Thai chili paste or red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Calories: 450