THAI CHICKEN WITH CASHEW NUTS

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A spicy, Thai style chicken dish with flavours of cashews, spring onions, and soy sauce. Serve over rice.

Provided by Shane Faz

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 ounces raw cashew nuts
2 fresh hot chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1 ⅛ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
salt and pepper to taste
5 tablespoons light soy sauce
5 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 bunch green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat sesame oil in a wok, and add cashews. Once brown, transfer cashews to a bowl. Set aside.
  • Add chile peppers to wok, and sir fry for 20 seconds. Stir in chicken, and season with pepper and salt to taste. Cook chicken until no longer pink. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Stir in cashews and green onions, and stir fry for 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 77.9 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 2114.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

John Tony
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I love the way the cashew nuts add a crunchy texture to this dish. It's also a great way to get some extra protein into your meal.


Mazhar Ch
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This dish is a great way to introduce people to Thai food. It's not too spicy, and the flavors are very approachable.


Roshan Thaheem
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a winner. It's one of my favorite Thai dishes.


Rukmadi Pathology
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This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can use up leftover chicken in it. It's also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Gulinder Singh
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe.


Moyahabo Malatlela
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very versatile. You can add other vegetables, such as broccoli or bell peppers, to the dish. You can also adjust the amount of spice to your liking.


Dilshad Waran
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I was a bit hesitant to try this dish because I'm not a big fan of cashew nuts. But I'm glad I did! The cashew nuts added a nice crunch and flavor to the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sheazd Ali
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This dish is a must-try for any fan of Thai food. It's flavorful, easy to make, and sure to please everyone at your table.


zeynepzuhal karaogul
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is savory and slightly sweet, and the cashew nuts add a nice crunch. I also like that it's not too spicy.


Sarah Tillis
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests.


Sharlene Adams
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I'm not usually a fan of Thai food, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Daisy Steele
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This Thai chicken with cashew nuts dish was delightful. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken and cashew nuts were cooked perfectly. I served it with jasmine rice, and it was a hit with my family.