Quick Thai Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
Nagi (adapted by JojoM)
A fast and flavorful Thai Cashew Chicken made with juicy chicken breast, crunchy cashews, and a bold savory sauce — perfect for a busy weeknight meal!
Quick Thai Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
Nagi (adapted by JojoM)A fast and flavorful Thai Cashew Chicken made with juicy chicken breast, crunchy cashews, and a bold savory sauce — perfect for a busy weeknight meal!
Chef's Tips
Use roasted unsalted cashews to save time.
Slice chicken thinly to ensure quick, even cooking.
Skip velveting for an even faster version, but it helps keep the chicken tender.
Tools Used
Wok
Non-stick Skillet
Small Bowl
Spatula
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Ingredients
Chicken
Main
Sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- 1
(Optional) Velvet chicken by mixing sliced chicken with cornstarch, soy sauce, and oil. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- 2
Mix the sauce ingredients (oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, water) in a bowl.
Cooking
- 1
Heat 1½ tbsp oil in a wok or non-stick skillet over high heat.
- 2
Add chicken in a single layer. Sear undisturbed for 30 seconds, then stir-fry until mostly cooked.
- 3
Push chicken aside. Add remaining ½ tbsp oil if needed. Add garlic and onion, stir-fry 30 seconds.
- 4
Add cashews, white part of green onion, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir-fry 30–45 seconds.
- 5
Pour sauce over and toss for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- 6
Add green parts of green onion. Toss briefly.
- 7
Transfer to plates and serve hot with jasmine rice.
Comments & Reviews
Alex R.
5/1/2025
Wow! This tasted just like my favorite Thai restaurant's cashew chicken. Super easy and fast. I didn’t even velvet the chicken and it was still juicy!
Melissa K.
5/2/2025
Loved this recipe! The sauce was perfectly balanced—savory with just the right amount of sweetness. Added some bell peppers for extra crunch.
Jordan W.
5/2/2025
Super flavorful and quick! I skipped the fish sauce and it was still delicious. Definitely making again!
Priya S.
5/3/2025
My family devoured this. I used tofu instead of chicken and it worked really well too. Great weeknight recipe!
Tom B.
5/4/2025
Turned out fantastic. The cashews gave a lovely crunch and the sauce was restaurant-quality. Served with coconut rice—yum!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: About 1⅓ cups stir fry (without rice)
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
