Thai Style Cashew Chicken: A Deliciously Unique Dish You Can Make at Home!

Thai Style Cashew Chicken: A Deliciously Unique Dish You Can Make at Home!

The first time I tried Thai style cashew chicken was at a cozy little restaurant in Bangkok. Honestly, it was so delicious that I had to figure out how to recreate it at home. The good news? It's not as complicated as I thought! With just a few familiar ingredients and a bit of patience, you can enjoy this dish right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This Thai style cashew chicken requires some very basic ingredients that you can easily find at your local supermarket:

• 200 grams of chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour or tapioca starch
• 1/3 cup of cooking oil (sunflower oil works well)
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
• 1/2 cup of sliced onion
• 1/3 cup of crispy fried Thai chili
• 1/2 cup of raw cashews
• 1/3 cup of sliced fresh red chili
• 1/3 cup of sliced green banana chili
• 1/3 cup of chopped green onions, cut into 2.5 cm pieces

Making the Sauce

Start by mixing the ingredients for the sauce:

• 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon of sweet dark soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground white pepper
• A pinch of salt and a bit of sugar
• 3 tablespoons of broth or water

Mix everything together and set aside.

Frying the Ingredients

Begin by frying the cashews in hot oil until they are golden and crispy, being careful not to burn them. Next, use the same oil to fry the dried chili, cooking just until they become crispy, then remove them quickly.

After that, fry the chicken until it is golden and crispy, then drain off any excess oil.

Stir-Frying the Cashew Chicken

First, add a little oil to a pan, sauté the garlic until fragrant, then toss in the onions and stir-fry briefly. Add the fresh chili and stir well. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan, stirring until the sauce thickens.

Once the sauce has thickened, add the chicken, cashews, and fried chili. Stir gently to ensure everything is evenly coated in the sauce. Finally, add the green onions, stir a few more times, and then turn off the heat.

Enjoying Your Thai Style Cashew Chicken

And there you have it! Your Thai style cashew chicken is ready to serve. The dish is fragrant and delightful, featuring a subtle sweetness from the soy sauce and oyster sauce, perfectly complemented by the unique flavors of the crispy chili and crunchy cashews. I guarantee you'll want to make this dish again and again!