Best 3 Panda Express Thai Cashew Chicken Recipes

THAI CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• Clean and pat-dry the chicken breasts, then thinly slice into bite-sized pieces. Combine the chicken and sweet dark soy sauce in a large bowl. Mix until the chicken is fully coated in the sauce, then set aside to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
• Combine the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, corn starch, and water in a measuring cup (for easier pouring) or small bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined, then set aside.
• Prepare/chop the onion, garlic, red chilies, red and yellow bell peppers, and spring onion as indicated in the 'Ingredients' section. Rinse the Thai dried red chilies and pat-dry with a paper towel. Remove the stems and set aside.
• Heat ½ tablespoon of canola oil in a large nonstick wok over medium high-heat. Once hot, add the Thai dried red chilies and sauté for 20-40 seconds until they crisp up and are fragrant. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel lined plate to drain. (No need to wipe out the oil in the wok.)
• Lightly toss the marinated chicken with the all-purpose flour (it will be sticky). Add 1.5 tablespoon of canola oil to the wok and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and quickly spread the pieces out around the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes, stir-frying constantly, until the chicken pieces have cooked through on both sides. (Note: The pieces will be a bit sticky at first, but they will loosen up as you stir-fry in the oil.) Switch off the heat and use a slotted spoon to transfer to a clean bowl. Wipe out the wok with a paper towel.
• Heat the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of canola oil in the wok over high heat. Once hot, add the onion, garlic, and red chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add red and yellow bell peppers and toss for 30 seconds to combine.
• Add the cashews and Thai dried red chilies and stir-fry for 30 seconds until everything in the wok is combined well.
• Add the chicken and pour the sauce over everything in the wok. Toss for 1-2 minutes, until everything is coated well in the sauce and it has slightly thickened.
• Add the spring onion and toss through for 20 seconds to combine, then switch off the heat.
• Transfer to a serving bowl/dish and serve with warm steamed rice.

PANDA EXPRESS - THAI CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut chicken in 1 inch cubes. In a bowl, mix sauce of cornstarch, soy sauce, sherry, hoisin sauce and chicken broth. Heat oil in wok (or fry pan). When oil starts to smoke, add chicken and stir fry for 5 minues Stir in bamboo shoots. Pour sauce over chicken and stir until sauce thickens. Stir in cashews.
• Garnish with mandarin orange sections, cilantro, and/or green onions sliced on the bias.
• You can check the readiness of the oil by putting the tip of a wooden chop stick in the oil and when bubbles form around it, the oil is ready.

THAI CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, mix the soy sauce, fish sauce, hot pepper sauce, garlic, and ginger. Place the chicken in the bag, seal, and marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• In a medium saucepan, bring the jasmine rice and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
• Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Stir in the onion, and cook about 5 minutes, until tender. Reserving the marinade mixture, place the chicken into the skillet, and cook about 10 minutes, until browned.
• Stir the reserved marinade and 3/4 cup water into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Continue to cook and stir 10 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Thoroughly blend in the peanut butter. Serve over the jasmine rice with a sprinkling of cashews.