Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashews and Thai Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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A vibrant Thai-inspired stir fry featuring tender chicken pieces, crunchy cashews, and fragrant fresh basil leaves in a savory sauce. This Thai-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, roasted cashews, fresh Thai basil leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch strips chicken breast
1/2 cup roasted cashews
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 small, sliced (optional) red chili
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 small sliced red chili, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1-inch strips and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and starting to brown.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1/2 cup roasted cashews and 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves until the basil wilts but remains bright green.
Step 5: Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice or noodles.