09/06/2026
Thai Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
Ingredients:
For the chicken:
6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, about 500 g (1.1 lb), cut into bite-size pieces
1 small egg
4 tablespoons cornflour
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
About 120 ml (½ cup) oil, for shallow frying
For the sauce:
1 tablespoon cornflour
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
120 ml (½ cup) chicken stock
To finish:
140 g (1 cup) cashew nuts
1 small bunch spring onions, chopped diagonally
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Pinch of chili flakes
Directions:
Place the chicken pieces in a bowl with the egg and mix until evenly coated. Drain and discard any excess egg.
Add the cornflour, paprika, salt, and white pepper. Mix thoroughly until the chicken has a sticky coating.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and stir-fry until golden and cooked through, about 7–8 minutes. Work in two batches if necessary so the pan does not become overcrowded.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce. Mix the cornflour, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, garlic, and hoisin sauce in a bowl until the cornflour is incorporated.
Add the brown sugar, sesame oil, and chicken stock. Stir until smooth and set aside.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate.
Carefully discard the frying oil, then pour the prepared sauce into the pan. Heat until bubbling and thickened.
Return the crispy chicken to the pan. Add the cashews and half of the chopped spring onions.
Stir everything together for about 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to cling to the chicken and the cashews to heat through.
Serve immediately with fluffy rice. Finish with the remaining spring onions, sesame seeds, and a pinch of chili flakes.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 554 kcal | Servings: 4 servings