Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make cashew chicken stir-fry with a balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or sunflower)
- 7–10 dried chilies (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped finely
- ½ onion, cut into 1-inch dice
- ¾ cup green bell pepper, 1-inch dice
- 1 ¼ cups mixed red/orange/yellow bell pepper, 1-inch dice
- ¾ cup unsalted roasted or raw cashews
- 2 green onions, halved lengthwise and cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Golden Mountain sauce (or substitute)
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (or substitute)
- 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons Thai chili paste
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with 2 teaspoons soy sauce and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add dried chilies (if using) and garlic, stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Toss in onions and bell peppers, stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Mix in cashews and green onions.
- Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, Golden Mountain sauce, fish sauce, sugar, Thai chili paste, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Pour sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stir well to coat.
- Cook for another 1–2 minutes until everything is well combined.
- Serve hot with extra cashews sprinkled on top.
Notes
- Use chicken breast if you prefer white meat.
- Adjust chili quantity or omit for a milder dish.
- Substitute oyster sauce and fish sauce with vegetarian alternatives if needed.
- Toast cashews lightly before adding for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cashew chicken, stir-fry, easy dinner, Asian recipe