Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts Recipe

Name: Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons peanut oil; 100 g unsalted dry-roasted cashews; 1/2 onion, sliced; 1 red chili pepper, chopped; 3 garlic cloves; 1 cup fresh basil leaf; 500 g chicken fillets, sliced; 1 tablespoon palm sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1 limes, juice of (1 squeeze) or 1 lemon, juice of (1 squeeze); fish sauce, to taste

Servings: persons

1
Heat peanut oil in a pre-heated wok. Fry the cashew nuts until they are a light golden brown. Remove nuts onto absorbent paper.
2
Heat oil again in the wok. Stirfry onion and chili pepper and garlic until it is light brown.
3
Add 3/4 cup basil leaves and saute until the mixture is fragrant.
4
Add chicken slices and continue to stirfry all ingredients over moderate heat for approximately 2 minutes until the colour of the meat changes.
5
Add cashew nuts, remaining basil leaves.
6
Stir in the palm sugar, squeeze of lime or lemon and pinch of salt and sprinkle in the fish sauce.
7
Serve with rice.

451

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons peanut oil, 100 g unsalted dry-roasted cashews, 1/2 onion, sliced, 1 red chili pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts

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Variations & substitutions

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