THAI CASHEW CHICKEN

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Combine the chicken with the white pepper and 2 tsp soy sauce in a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2Mix in the flour until the chicken is fully coated.
  3. 3Heat the oil in a wok or large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
  4. 4Add the cashews to the hot oil and fry until deep golden, keeping an eye on them to prevent burning.
  5. 5Remove the cashews with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl, leaving the oil behind.
  6. 6Working in two batches, shake off any excess flour from the chicken and add it to the oil.
  7. 7Fry the chicken until golden and crisp on the outside and piping hot through the center (about 5 minutes per batch).
  8. 8Remove each batch of chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  9. 9Discard all but about 2 tbsp of oil (eyeball it).
  10. 10Add the peppers, onions, and garlic to the wok and fry for a couple of minutes.
  11. 11Add the chilli and firm white parts of the spring onions and fry for another minute.
  12. 12Stir in the chicken.
  13. 13Stir in the sugar, oyster sauce, and the remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce.
  14. 14Toss in the cashews and the rest of the spring onion.
  15. 15Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 600 g boneless skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 tsp White Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
  • 2 tsp Light Soy Sauce
  • 50 g Plain Flour
  • 120 ml Veg Oil
  • 200 g Unsalted Cashew Nuts
  • 2 medium White Onions
  • 2 medium Peppers
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Red Chillies
  • 3 Spring Onion
  • 1.5 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • Cooked Rice

Equipment

woklarge, deep frying panslotted spoon

Tips

  • To reduce spice, deseed the red chilies.
  • The sugar should fully dissolve and the sauce should have a glossy texture that lightly coats everything.