Dinner for 2
Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry
$9.21for 418 minServes 2
Chicken, vegetables, and cashews cook quickly in a savory Thai-style sauce for a fast skillet meal.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
 | Chicken thighs, 0.45 lb$2.29/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.01Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.60 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastesSoy sauceSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
- 18 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.30 per serving$9.21 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 onion
- 200 g /7oz chicken thighs
- 2 green onions
- 1/2 red cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 3 tbsp water
- red chilli (optional)
- jasmine rice (optional)
Steps
- Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Toast the cashews for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer them to a plate.
- Stir-fry the garlic, onion, red pepper, and chicken for 6 minutes.
- Add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Stir in the cashews and green onions.
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