This authentic Thai cashew chicken is everything you want in a Thai food dish. It has crunchiness thanks to the cashews, it’s filling thanks to the chicken, and most importantly, it’s flavorful. Maybe even more important, it is also spicy, so you will definitely experience a kick when eating it. If you have trouble getting this dish to taste just right and making it crunchy, you should try making it as a stir fry.
Health Benefits
Cashews are some of the best ingredients for your health – they are basically super nuts. They can help you to obtain and maintain a healthy heart, improve the functionality of your nerve system and muscle system, as well as improve bone and oral health. Cashews are also great for combatting diabetes, gallstones, and anemia. On top of all that, they’re a good source of protein which is necessary for cell production and repair.
Ingredients
tbsp canola oil: 1
large yellow onion – chopped: 1
large yellow bell pepper – chopped: 1
tbsp ketchup: 3
tbsp oyster sauce: 2
tbsp soy sauce: 1
cup chicken broth
tsp white sugar: 1
tsp Thai garlic chili paste: 1
skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces: 4
zucchini – chopped: 1
yellow squash – chopped: 1
oz broccoli – chopped: 6
oz fresh mushrooms – quartered: 8
cup unsalted cashew nuts: 1/2
How To Make Authentic Thai Cashew Chicken
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the yellow bell pepper and onion until they turn tender.
- Add the sugar, chili paste, soy sauce, chicken broth, ketchup, and oyster sauce.
- Place the mushrooms, zucchini, squash, broccoli, and chicken in the skillet.
- Continue to cook and stir until the vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear.
- Mix in the cashews just before serving.
Trivia
Tom kha kai literally translates to chicken galagal soup.