Thai Stir Fried Chicken with Cashews and Basil Recipe

Name: Thai Stir Fried Chicken with Cashews and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs; 5 cm) cubes (500 g); 2 tsp. grated gingerroot (10 mL); 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper (1 mL); 2 tsp. cornstarch (10 mL; 2 tbsp. vegetable oil (25 mL); 1 cup raw cashew nuts (250 mL); 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots; 50 mL); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. chopped fresh hot pepper (preferably red bird eye) (5 mL); 1 tbsp. fish sauce (15 mL); 2 tsp. each granulated sugar and lime juice (10 mL); 1 cup loosely packed Thai basil leaves (250 mL)

Servings: persons

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
5 cm) cubes (500 g)
2 tsp. grated gingerroot (10 mL)
1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper (1 mL)
2 tsp. cornstarch (10 mL
2 tbsp. vegetable oil (25 mL)
1 cup raw cashew nuts (250 mL)
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
50 mL)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. chopped fresh hot pepper (preferably red bird eye) (5 mL)
1 tbsp. fish sauce (15 mL)
2 tsp. each granulated sugar and lime juice (10 mL)
1 cup loosely packed Thai basil leaves (250 mL)

1
In bowl, toss together chicken, ginger, salt and pepper.
2
Mix in cornstarch and 1 tbsp (15 mL) water; set aside.
3
In skillet or wok, heat oil over high heat; stir-fry cashews for 1 minute or until golden.
4
With slotted spoon, remove and set aside.
5
Add shallots, garlic and hot pepper to pan; stir-fry for about 2 minutes or until golden.
6
Add chicken mixture; stir-fry for 4 minutes.
7
Stir in fish sauce, sugar and lime juice; cook for 1 minute or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced.
8
Return cashews to pan along with basil.
9
Serve with: Rice and an oriental green vegetable, such as Chinese broccoli, snow peas or bok choy In Thailand many kinds of meat and seafood are stir-fried simply with chilies and aromatic Thai basil, but Italian basil makes a fine substitute.
10
In Thailand this dish is usually fiery hot with chilies; this is a tamed version here, but you can adjust it to your own taste.
11
If raw cashews are unavailable, use roasted cashews and omit the skillet-toasting; add to pan 1 minute before sugar and lime juice.
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305

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, 5 cm) cubes (500 g), 2 tsp. grated gingerroot (10 mL), 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper (1 mL), and more.

Yes, Thai Stir Fried Chicken with Cashews and 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.

Thai Stir Fried Chicken with Cashews and Basil

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