Authentic Thai Cashew Chicken

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I adapted this recipe from a cooking class I took while I stayed in Bangkok. You can adjust the veggies and spiciness to your personal preference and you can substitute firm tofu for chicken. Serve over jasmine rice. Adjust the amount of chili garlic paste for spiciness.

Submitted by FAIRBORN
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped

  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons ketchup

  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • ⅓ cup chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon Thai garlic chile paste

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces

  • 1 zucchini, chopped

  • 1 yellow squash, chopped

  • 6 ounces broccoli, chopped

  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered

  • ½ cup unsalted cashew nuts

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and yellow bell pepper until tender. Mix in the ketchup, oyster sauce, soy sauce, chicken broth, sugar, and chile paste. Place the chicken, zucchini, squash, broccoli, and mushrooms in the skillet. Continue to cook and stir 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear. Mix in the cashews just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

369 Calories
16g Fat
26g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 369
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 507mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 34g 69%
Vitamin C 141mg 157%
Calcium 77mg 6%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 1064mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.