Description
This flavorful Thai Cashew Chicken recipe is a delicious combination of tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and vibrant vegetables stir-fried in a savory sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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Sauce:
- 2 Tbsp light Japanese soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce
- 4 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili in oil
- 2 tsp sugar
Other Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb chicken thigh fillets, cut into strips
- 3 medium-sized carrots, julienned
- 1.5 cups cauliflower, chopped
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- 1 cup cashew nuts
- 2 cups white button mushrooms, chopped
- 2 spring onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Combine soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, chili in oil, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Stir-fry garlic: Heat oil in a wok, add garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Cook chicken: Add chicken strips and stir-fry until seared.
- Add vegetables: Stir in carrots, cauliflower, and water; cook briefly.
- Incorporate sauce: Pour in the sauce, then add red onion, mushrooms, and cashews.
- Final touches: Toss in spring onions, remove from heat, and let sit briefly. Serve with steamed rice.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of chili in oil.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Thai Cashew Chicken, Stir-Fry, Asian Cuisine, Cashew Nut Recipe
