# Thai cashew chicken (from Marion Grasby)

Video: [Make it BETTER than takeout.. Cashew Chicken Thai Style - Marion's Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc) by [Marion Grasby](https://www.youtube.com/@mariongrasby).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.38 per serving, ~$13.14 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$16.62* per serving (79%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- some chicken breast _(amount estimated)_
- a pinch salt _(amount estimated)_
- some cornflour _(amount estimated)_
- some soy sauce _(amount estimated)_
- some dark soy sauce _(amount estimated)_
- some white vinegar _(amount estimated)_
- some sugar _(amount estimated)_
- a dash cornflour _(amount estimated)_
- some oil _(amount estimated)_
- some garlic _(amount estimated)_
- some onion _(amount estimated)_
- some cashews _(amount estimated)_
- some dried chili _(amount estimated)_
- some capsicum _(amount estimated)_
- some spring onion _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=26s) Chop the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
2. [1:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=62s) Season the chicken pieces with salt and mix thoroughly.
3. [1:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=70s) Add cornflour to the seasoned chicken and toss to coat evenly.
4. [1:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=84s) In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, dark soy sauce, white vinegar, sugar, and a small amount of cornflour to make the sauce.
5. [2:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=133s) Heat oil in a wok until it reaches frying temperature.
6. [2:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=139s) Dust off excess flour from the chicken pieces and fry them in the wok until sealed and cooked lightly.
7. [3:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=186s) Remove the cooked chicken from the wok and drain on paper towels.
8. [3:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=198s) Heat oil in the wok, then add minced garlic and sliced onion.
9. [3:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=204s) Add cashews to the wok to toast and brown them with the onion and garlic.
10. [3:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=214s) Cut dried chillies and add them into the wok.
11. [4:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=251s) Add chopped red and yellow capsicum to the wok and stir-fry.
12. [4:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=257s) Return the fried chicken pieces to the wok with the vegetables.
13. [4:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=260s) Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture in the wok.
14. [4:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=264s) Toss and stir-fry everything together until the sauce coats the ingredients and thickens.
15. [4:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=273s) Add chopped spring onion into the wok and toss briefly.
16. [5:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez52HHaL0uc&t=314s) Transfer the finished dish onto a serving plate.

## Equipment

- bowl
- fork
- spoon
- wok
- chopsticks
- paper towels
- tray
- scissors

## What the video didn't say

- Exact ingredient quantities were not stated.
- Cooking times and heat levels were not specified.
- Brand of soy sauce and vinegar were not named.

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