Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

perfect served over rice

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 2m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 12m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

454
calories
32g
fat
17g
carbohydrates
26g
protein
95mg
cholesterol
982mg
sodium
Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

Recipe Description

Looking for an easy weeknight chicken dish? Keep things simple with this delicious Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry recipe! Full of savory Thai flavors that will warm you up, this is one chicken recipe you won’t get tired of. Plus, the recipe is fast and easy to prepare and makes a fine and warming one-bowl meal. Serve it over jasmine rice, sprinkled with extra chili slices, and enjoy!    

This healthy Thai cashew chicken recipe is easy to make in under 15 minutes. Set out all your ingredients first. Then prepare the sauce. Mix the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and some water in a small bowl and set aside. Next, stir-fry the cashews in oil until dark golden and crunchy. Remove the nuts with a slotted spoon and set aside. Then stir-fry the onions and garlic. Add the chicken and stir-fry until the outside changes from pink to white. Add in the white part of the green onions and the sliced chili and cook for another minute until the chicken is just cooked through. Now, stir in the sauce. Finally, add the green part of the onions and the toasted cashews, tossing to make sure everything is well-coated. The leftovers (if any) will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days.   

To make the Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare sauce

    2 min
    Step 1 - Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

    In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, 2 teaspoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon white sugar, and 3 tablespoons water and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook cashews

    5 min
    Step 2 - Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

    In a wok or large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil over medium heat. Add ½ a cup raw unsalted cashews and stir-fry for 5 minutes until dark golden and crunchy. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook garlic and onion

    1 min
    Step 3 - Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

    Turn the heat up to high and add 1 minced garlic clove and ½ an onion cut into thin wedges. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add chicken

    1 min
    Step 4 - Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

    Add in the sliced chicken thighs and cook for 1 minute until the outside changes from pink to white.

  5. 5

    Add white part of green onion and chili

    1 min
    Step 5 - Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

    Add in the white part of green onions and the sliced chili to taste. Cook for another minute until the chicken is just cooked through.

  6. 6

    Add sauce

    1 min
    Step 6 - Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

    Add in the prepared sauce and cook for 1 minute until it reduces down to a syrup.

  7. 7

    Add green part of green onions and cashews

    1 min
    Step 7 - Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-FryStep 7 - Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

    Add the green part of green onions and the cashews and toss for 30 seconds.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

    Serve over hot steamed rice, garnished with extra red chili. Enjoy!

Make this Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry recipe next time you crave Thai flavors. Packed with umami, this recipe makes a fine and warming one-bowl meal. Made it? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Tito87
March 20, 2025
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Simply delicious! This dish brought back memories of my childhood—my mom used to make it during family gatherings. It was a hit every time!

Nancy
February 21, 2025
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This Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry is totally a hit! Made it last night and my fam couldn't get enough. Super easy and the flavors just pop. I actually stuffed it into some leftover wraps, and wow what a twist. Proud of this dish for sure. Thanks for sharing!

Diana
February 18, 2025
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This recipe was delish and quick. My friends loved it during game night.

Diane Thompson
December 18, 2024
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This stir-fry was so easy! My fam loved it. Made it after a long day and felt proud to serve such yummy food

Vicky
October 16, 2024
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Superb weeknight meal!

Megan Green
August 19, 2024
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I made this Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry on a rainy evening, and it truly brightened my day. The recipe was so simple and ready in no time. I used leftover cashews from a snack stash, and it felt like a little adventure cooking it. So grateful for this delightful bowl of goodness.

Helena
July 15, 2024
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Hice esta receta de pollo al estilo tailandés la semana pasada y fue un gran éxito en casa. Mis hijos nunca habían probado las nueces de la india, pero les encantó. Fue tan fácil y rápido. Perfecto para esas noches ocupadas. Seguro que lo repetiré muy pronto.

Helen Thompson
April 8, 2024
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Wow! I made this with my kids on a rainy evening, and it turned into a fun family night! The flavors are just amazing, and it’s so quick! We all gobbled it up! A must-try!

Freddie Thompson
March 1, 2024
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Absolutely fantastic dish! Made it for my wife last week and she loved it. Quick and simple to prepare, perfect after a long day at work. Will definitely be making this again.

Xena Thompson
October 8, 2023
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I made this Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry for a family dinner last week, and it was a hit. The recipe was so simple that my teenage daughter helped chop the veggies. Everyone loved the flavors and it was ready in no time. Perfect with jasmine rice! I'll definitely make it again.

Charlie
October 3, 2023
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So easy, fam loves it!

Paula Johnson
May 1, 2023
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Super easy and yummy weeknight dish

Gina
April 6, 2023
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Super yummy dish!

Isabella
November 25, 2022
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Quick and yummy!

YummyMom
November 8, 2022
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So simple, healthy. My kids loved it! We had it for dinner and everyone wanted seconds. Quick to make, I'll be adding this to our weekly meal plan.

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