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Stir-fried chicken with cashews

From the video “BETTER THAN TAKEOUT - Cashew Chicken!” by Pailin's Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Pailin's Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Medium
Total time
~10 min
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Serves
~3
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Cost
~$3.35*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$17.65* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
16

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain tree nuts, gluten, shellfish, soy, fish, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$10.05*for the batch in the video
~$3.35*per serving

You save about ~$17.65* per serving (84% less*) than ordering it out — ~$52.95* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario meat entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

9 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 5 predicted from typical costs · not priced: golden mountain sauce, thai chili paste, bell pepper, roasted cashews, dried chilies

* Estimate, not a quote: 5 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.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving253 kcal · 13% of 2,000
Fat8.9 g11%
Saturated fat2 g10%
Sodium943 mg41%
Carbohydrate14 g5%
Fiber2.8 g10%
Total sugars6.6 gno daily value
Added sugars2.1 g4%
Protein29 g58%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+16 of 20
  • Saturated fat−8 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−3 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 12 of 15 ingredient lines (99% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: average of rules (2: 400 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (4)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: roasted cashews, dried chilies, oil. Not matched to nutrient data: Golden Mountain Sauce. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • wok
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact yield/servings
  • Total preparation and cooking time
  • Exact quantity of cooking oil
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Everything you need to know about Stir-fried chicken with cashews

What makes Pailin's Kitchen's Stir-fried chicken with cashews recipe and technique special?

Pailin's Kitchen's take on Stir-fried chicken with cashews focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Stir-fried chicken with cashews at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Stir-fried chicken with cashews recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Stir-fried chicken with cashews ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Stir-fried chicken with cashews can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Pailin's Kitchen's Stir-fried chicken with cashews?

This recipe utilizes approximately 16 ingredients across 10 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Stir-fried chicken with cashews?

The official cooking video by Pailin's Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.