How long does it take to make Thai Cashew Chicken?

About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this Thai Cashew Chicken recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

Where does this Thai Cashew Chicken recipe come from?

It was shared by Wok With Ben on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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Thai Cashew Chicken

Name: Thai Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp water; ~6 dried chilies; 5 garlic; 1 onion; 2 bell pepper; 2-3 green onion; 0.5 cup cashews; 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp fish sauce; 1 tsp dark soy sauce; 2 tbsp Thai chili paste; 1.5 tsp sugar; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp water

A vibrant Thai stir‑fry that blends tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a sweet‑savory sauce with a hint of heat. The dish balances bold flavors and textures, making it a quick, family‑friendly dinner.

Recipe by Wok With Ben· Structured by ReelsMeals

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10 min

Cook Time

15 min

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25 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Dinner Thai Stir‑fry

Ingredients

~6 dried chilies
5 garlic
1 onion
2 bell pepper
2 green onion
1/2 cup cashews

Chicken

1 lb chicken thighs
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp water

Sauce

1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp Thai chili paste
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp water

Instructions

1
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot.
2
Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until they start to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, onion, bell peppers, green onions, and dried chilies; continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender‑crisp.
4
Stir in the roasted cashews.
5
Combine oyster sauce, light soy sauce, fish sauce, dark soy sauce, Thai chili paste, sugar, toasted sesame oil, and water to make the sauce.
6
Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes while stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
7
Remove from heat and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

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How long does it take to make Thai Cashew Chicken?: About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this Thai Cashew Chicken recipe make?: This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this Thai Cashew Chicken recipe come from?: It was shared by Wok With Ben on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.