Description
A flavorful and aromatic Thai Basil Cashew Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken pieces with colorful bell peppers, crunchy cashews, and fragrant Thai basil in a savory stir-fry sauce. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown and cook chicken in oil; set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Cook bell peppers, onion, and garlic until tender.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chicken back to pan with sauces, sugar, and water.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in cashews and Thai basil; cook until basil wilts.
- Serve: Enjoy hot over jasmine rice.
Notes
- Thai basil can be substituted with regular basil and mint leaves.
- Adjust chili garlic sauce to suit your spice preference.
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
