Thai Chicken Cashews Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this incredibly flavorful Thai Chicken Cashews recipe! A family favorite since 1998 (found on worldwiderecipes.com!), this dish is surprisingly quick and easy to make. The most time-consuming part is the prep work, but the result is well worth it. Customize the heat to your liking with anywhere from 1 to 9 chili peppers. We recommend serving over fluffy jasmine rice. Perfect for a family dinner – easily adjust the spice level for even the pickiest eaters!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 432.7 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thai Chicken Cashews

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How to Make Thai Chicken Cashews

  1. Cut the partially frozen chicken into bite-sized pieces. This helps prevent it from sticking together and makes it easier to cook evenly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Add the chicken and toss to coat thoroughly.
  3. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add the garlic, ginger, and chili peppers to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the bell peppers and onions, and continue to stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Add the cashews and stir-fry for 1 minute to warm them through.
  7. Pour the cooked chicken mixture over jasmine rice and garnish with chopped green onions (optional).
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

14g

Carbs

17g

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