# THAI CASHEW CHICKEN

This is a simple yet delicious Thai Cashew Chicken recipe that holds a dear place in the cook's heart.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- wok
- large, deep frying pan
- slotted 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdute1eW/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/33b4d9ca-ac6d-4a77-8b15-31268c173923
- Extracted: 2025-07-26

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