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Thai Cashew Chicken Recipe | Spicy & Saucy Stir-Fry Chicken with Cashews

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Thai Cashew Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from Thailand, Cashew Chicken is a beloved dish that showcases the harmony of flavors and textures in Thai cuisine. Traditionally enjoyed in family gatherings, it highlights the use of fresh ingredients and the balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. Today, it has gained popularity worldwide, often adapted to local tastes while retaining its core essence.

ThaiTHmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
350g chicken
Salt
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1–2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp ketchup
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
Water
Garlic
7–8 dry red chillies
Green onion
1 onion
1 bell pepper
3–4 green chillies
Prepared sauce
Fried chicken
Fried cashews

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.

1

Marinate the chicken with salt, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and oil.

2

Prepare the sauce by mixing cornstarch, sugar, ketchup, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and water.

3

In a pan, stir-fry garlic, dry red chillies, green onion, onion, bell pepper, and green chillies.

4

Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry until cooked.

5

Pour in the prepared sauce and mix well.

6

Add fried cashews and serve with steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Gai Pad Med Mamuang

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