Ingredients for Thai Cashew Chicken
Ingredients for Thai Cashew Chicken
In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces, cornstarch, and salt. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
In a pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Carefully place the chicken pieces in the pan and deep fry them until they are slightly golden. Do not overcook the chicken.
In a separate bowl, mix together light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce.
In a pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and diced onions and sauté for 1 minute.
Add in colorful bell peppers and palm sugar and sauté for another minute, until the vegetables are slightly softened but still retain their crunch.
Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan and mix well.
Coat the chicken well with Thai chili paste or Thai chili jam and the sauce prepared earlier.
Turn off the heat and add in fried red chilies, roasted or fried cashews, and spring onions. Mix well.
Your Thai Cashew Chicken is now ready to serve!
Ingredients
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces, cornstarch, and salt. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
In a pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Carefully place the chicken pieces in the pan and deep fry them until they are slightly golden. Do not overcook the chicken.
In a separate bowl, mix together light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce.
In a pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and diced onions and sauté for 1 minute.
Add in colorful bell peppers and palm sugar and sauté for another minute, until the vegetables are slightly softened but still retain their crunch.
Add the fried chicken pieces to the pan and mix well.
Coat the chicken well with Thai chili paste or Thai chili jam and the sauce prepared earlier.
Turn off the heat and add in fried red chilies, roasted or fried cashews, and spring onions. Mix well.
Your Thai Cashew Chicken is now ready to serve!
Notes
Main Ingredients for Cashew Chicken
- Chicken: Use bite-sized pieces of chicken breast, or any other cut of chicken, as the main protein source in the dish.
- Cashews: Fried in oil until golden brown, cashews add a nutty flavor and a crunchy texture to the dish.
- Vegetables: Use a variety of vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, and garlic, in the dish to add color and nutrition.
- Sauce: Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and sometimes fish sauce to make the sauce.
- These ingredients give the dish a balance of sweet, savory, and salty flavors.
- Chili: Some recipes might use curry powder, chili flakes, or paste, to give the dish a more complex flavor profile and to adjust the level of spiciness to personal taste.
- Garnish: Garnish the dish with green onions and cilantro, and sometimes also with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Tips for Cashew Chicken
- Use bite-sized pieces of chicken so that they cook quickly and evenly in the stir-fry.
- Make sure to fry the cashews in oil until they are golden brown, as this will bring out the nutty flavor and add a crunchy texture to the dish.
- Use a variety of vegetables to add color and nutrition to the dish.
- Adjust the level of spiciness to your taste by using more or less chili in the recipe.
- To make the dish more flavorful, add some curry powder, chili flakes, or paste to the sauce.
- For added sweetness, you can add pineapple to the stir-fry.
- Make sure to stir-fry the ingredients at high heat to ensure that the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Garnish the dish with green onions and cilantro, and sometimes also with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, to add a fresh and fragrant touch.
- Serve it with steamed rice or noodles, to balance the flavors and soak up the sauce.
- If you want to make it in advance, you can prepare the ingredients, but don’t mix them together or the vegetables will get soggy. You can also prepare the sauce and store it separately, this will make it easier to reheat and serve.
People Also Ask About Thai Cashew Chicken
Can I use a different cut of chicken for Thai Cashew Chicken?
Yes, you can use any cut of chicken that you prefer, such as boneless and skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks.
Can I make Thai Cashew Chicken vegetarian?
Yes, you can substitute the chicken with tofu or mushrooms and make it vegetarian.
Can I make Thai Cashew Chicken less spicy?
Yes, you can adjust the level of spiciness to your taste by reducing the amount of chili used in the recipe or by omitting it altogether.
Can I use different types of nuts in Thai Cashew Chicken?
Yes, you can use different types of nuts such as almonds, peanuts, or pecans instead of cashews.
What are some common vegetables that can be used in Thai Cashew Chicken?
Use bell peppers, onions, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms as some common vegetables in this recipe.
Can I serve Thai Cashew Chicken with something other than rice or noodles?
Yes, you can serve this dish with a variety of sides such as quinoa, cauliflower rice, or even with some bread.
Can I make Thai Cashew Chicken in advance?
Yes, you can make Thai Cashew Chicken in advance and reheat it before serving. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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