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Thai-Inspired Coconut Chicken Stir-Fry with Cashews

Ingredients:

For the Protein & Marinade:

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Vegetables:

  • 2 carrots, julienned

  • 2 bell peppers, sliced

  • 2 cups broccoli florets

  • 1 cup sugar snap peas

  • 1 cup baby corn

  • 1 cup water chestnuts

  • 2 cups baby bok choy, chopped

  • 1 red onion, sliced

Sauce:

  • 1 cup coconut cream

  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised and chopped

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 red chili, finely chopped (optional)

Finishing:

  • 1 cup roasted cashews

  • Fresh cilantro

  • Fresh Thai basil

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil for cooking

Instructions:

  1. Marinate chicken in soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch for 20 minutes.

  2. Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.

  3. Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a large wok over high heat. Stir-fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through (3-4 minutes). Remove and set aside.

  4. Add remaining oil. Stir-fry onions, carrots, and broccoli for 2 minutes.

  5. Add bell peppers, baby corn, and water chestnuts. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.

  6. Add snap peas and bok choy. Cook for 1 minute.

  7. Return chicken to wok. Pour in sauce mixture.

  8. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

  9. Stir in cashews.

  10. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Chef's Tips:

  • Slice all vegetables similar size for even cooking

  • Don't overcrowd the wok - cook in batches if needed

  • Have all ingredients prepped before starting to cook

  • Use full-fat coconut cream for best results

  • Combine any other vegetables you like

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