Minced Chicken And Cashew With Thai Basil Recipe

Name: Minced Chicken And Cashew With Thai Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups minced chicken breast; 1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashew nuts; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 cup white onion; 1 cup Thai basil (if unavailable, use normal basil); 3 tablespoons oil (peanut is best); 11/2 tablespoon fish sauce; 11/2 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon light soya sauce; 1/2 tablespoon dark soya sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 splash water (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups minced chicken breast
1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashew nuts
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup white onion
1 cup Thai basil (if unavailable, use normal basil)
3 tablespoons oil (peanut is best)
11/2 tablespoon fish sauce
11/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon light soya sauce
1/2 tablespoon dark soya sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 splash water (optional)

1
Mix the sauces in a cup with the sugar - stir to dissolve.
2
Heat a wok or frying pan on medium to high flame for 20 seconds. Add 3 tablespoons oil and swirl the wok/frying pan so that the oil is evenly distributed.
3
Add minced garlic and fry for 10 seconds. Quickly add minced chicken and continue frying until chicken turns white.
4
Pour the sauces into the chicken and mix well. Add the basil and fry for another 30 seconds. If the chicken looks dry, add a splash of water. Throw in the cashew nuts and turn the flame off. Stir the cashew nuts into the chicken.
5
This dish goes well with rice. As an alternative, pop some pita bread into the bread toaster for a couple of minutes. Make a small pocket in the pita and fill with the Chicken and Cashew with Thai Basil. Bon Appetit!

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups minced chicken breast, 1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashew nuts, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/4 cup white onion, and more.

Yes, Minced Chicken And Cashew With Thai Basil 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!

Minced Chicken And Cashew With Thai Basil

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