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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.

Thai Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical2.25 oz$1.57Typical price
Garlic, a little$0.75 each typicala little$0.08Typical price
Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical0.2 lb$0.26Typical price
Chicken thighs, 0.45 lb$2.29/lb typical0.45 lb$1.01Typical price
Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical0.25$0.34Typical price
Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.25$0.60 each typical0.25$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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Typical price

$2.30 per serving$9.21 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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

  1. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Toast the cashews for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer them to a plate.
  3. Stir-fry the garlic, onion, red pepper, and chicken for 6 minutes.
  4. Add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water.
  5. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
  6. Stir in the cashews and green onions.

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