Fried Chicken With Cashew Nuts Recipe

Name: Fried Chicken With Cashew Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 g chicken breasts, thinly sliced; 120 g cashew nuts; 5 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 onion, sliced into rings; 1 big red chile, sliced; 1 spring onion, slice in approx 6 - 8 cm lenghts; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; SAUCE; 4 tablespoons wine or 4 tablespoons whiskey; 4 tablespoons oyster sauce; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 tablespoons fish sauce; 3 tablespoons palm sugar

Servings: persons

300 g chicken breasts, thinly sliced
120 g cashew nuts
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, sliced into rings
1 big red chile, sliced
1 spring onion, slice in approx 6 - 8 cm lenghts
3 tablespoons peanut oil
SAUCE
4 tablespoons wine or 4 tablespoons whiskey
4 tablespoons oyster sauce
4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons palm sugar

1
Put the 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or pan and over a low head add the cashew nuts and keep stirring until they become golden brown in colour.
2
Don't look away as they burn in a flash!
3
Remove from oil and set aside.
4
Using the same pan add the rest of the oil, add the chopped garlic, when golden add the chicken and onion - stir-fry for about 10 minutes.
5
Add all the sauce ingredients to the chicken mixture (a few spoons of water may be added at this stage - if you wish, taste the sauce).
6
Add the cashew nuts, stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
7
Remove from the heat and serve garnished with the sliced chilli and spring onion.
8
Serve with rice.
9
NOTE: You can also prepare this dish using pork or tofu instead of the chicken.

265

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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 g chicken breasts, thinly sliced, 120 g cashew nuts, 5 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 onion, sliced into rings, and more.

Yes, Fried Chicken With 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!

Fried Chicken With Cashew Nuts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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