HOW TO COOK CASHEW CHICKEN | LOW SODIUM RECIPE | AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD | THE UNSALTED KITCHEN

cashew nuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide similar crunch with less fat.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium reduces sodium intake.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce is plant-based and lower in calories.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a great plant-based protein alternative.

Heat natural taste cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add diced chicken breast and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in crushed and chopped garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced onion, bell peppers, and chilies, stirring frequently until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix in cashew nuts and dry Thai birds eye red chilies, cooking for another 2 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine light aminos sauce, dark sweet sauce, oyster sauce, ground white pepper, sugar, and chicken stock or water; stir until smooth.

Pour sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.

Cook until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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