Thai Cashew Chicken

Introduction

Thai Cashew Chicken is a vibrant, flavor-packed stir-fry that combines tender chicken, toasted cashews, sweet and spicy vegetables, and a glossy, umami-rich sauce. This dish offers a perfect blend of textures and flavors, thanks to the crunch of the nuts, the juiciness of the vegetables, and the deeply savory glaze. Whether served over fluffy jasmine rice or as a stand-alone main course, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s both satisfying and quick to prepare.

Why Thai Cashew Chicken Stands Out

This dish excels in balancing sweet, savory, and subtly spicy notes. Stir-fried chicken breast or thigh meat is cooked to tender perfection and tossed with crisp bell peppers, onions, and roasted cashews—all coated in a sauce that features garlic, soy sauce, a kiss of chili, and a hint of brown sugar. The result is a meal that bursts with color and flavor, yet is simple enough for a casual weeknight dinner.

Ingredient Prep Made Effortless

The key to great Thai Cashew Chicken is having all your ingredients prepped and ready, since the stir-fry process progresses quickly. Save time and achieve perfectly diced peppers, onions, and chicken with a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper. Uniform chopping ensures even cooking and a stunning finished dish.

For maximum flavor, lightly toast raw cashews in a dry pan before adding them to the stir-fry—this highlights their buttery notes and gives the dish its iconic crunch.

Stir-Frying the Thai Way

To achieve restaurant-quality results at home, high, even heat is crucial. Use a nonstick skillet or wok, such as the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch to ensure that the chicken browns beautifully without sticking. Keep your ingredients moving with a spatula for even cooking.

Once your chicken and vegetables are nearly cooked, quickly add the sauce and toasted cashews. Toss everything together for just a minute or two, letting the sauce cling and the flavor meld without overcooking.

Tips for Serving and Storing

Serve Thai Cashew Chicken immediately over a bed of jasmine rice. For meal prep, transfer leftovers into airtight containers such as Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup). This will keep your dish fresh and make weekday lunches a breeze.

If you want to save on cleanup or serve a group, try laying out your meal on a Pureegg Plastic Table Cloth Disposable 10 Pack, White for a no-fuss dining experience.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields 4 generous servings. Each serving typically delivers approximately 350–400 calories, depending on the cut of chicken and amount of cashews added. Thai Cashew Chicken is rich in protein and contains an abundance of essential nutrients, especially when paired with a side of fresh vegetables or rice.

Thai Cashew Chicken: The Quintessential Thai Stir-Fry

Bold, colorful, and brimming with flavor, Thai Cashew Chicken is an irresistible dish that hits all the right notes. Its quick cooking time and harmonious balance make it the perfect meal for impressing guests or spicing up everyday dinners.

Instructions

1. Prepare your chicken, bell peppers, and onion by dicing into even-sized pieces. For efficiency and perfect cuts, use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper.
2. In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the cashews until golden and aromatic. Set aside.
3. Heat the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch over high heat. Add vegetable oil, then the chicken pieces. Stir-fry until browned and just cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
4. Add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the garlic, onions, bell peppers, and dried red chilies for 2-3 minutes until just tender-crisp.
5. Return the chicken to the pan. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and water. Pour this sauce into the pan and toss everything to coat.
6. Stir in the toasted cashews. Continue to toss for another minute so the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken and vegetables.
7. Divide among plates, garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro if desired. For meal prep, store any leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) for easy lunches.
8. Enjoy hot, served with steamed jasmine rice.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Enjoy the lively harmony of Thai Cashew Chicken—where every bite is a little party in your mouth!