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Chicken Cashew Nut Curry

By Marna Ross Updated 12 August 2026 4.52 from 66 ratings Indian
This chicken with cashew nuts recipe is definitely a lovely suggestion for a Sunday lunch meal or winter warmer. We usually eat it with rice and broccoli with cauliflower and cheese sauce. A bit of boerekos with it too! With this recipe again I love to use chicken breast fillets blocks/cubes. It is very easy to make and very tasty. Cashew nuts, on the other hand, are nowadays a bit more expensive, but if you can afford to make them, please do so. You won't be sorry for making this chicken with cashew nuts. You don't have to use so many cashew nuts, it is totally okay to use 1 packet of 100g. If you use salted nuts, be careful not to season the chicken too much with salt as well. I lightly season the blocks of chicken with salt and pepper before tossing them into the flour mixture. You can use raw cashew nuts as well if you prefer. You can also substitute the fillet pieces with chicken pieces such as thighs or drumsticks - just be careful to cook them properly as it is larger pieces and cook a bit longer than small fillet pieces. It is a simple recipe, can be made quickly and it contains only a few ingredients - which I love. The easier the recipe the better. I hope this dish makes a wonderful contribution to your next Sunday meal. Pumpkin Tart will also pair well with this dish. We also have a very popular creamy mushroom chicken recipe on our sister website available for your enjoyment.
A flavorful stir-fry of chicken with crunchy cashew nuts and vegetables in a savoury sauce.
Prep 15 min
Cook 45 min
Total 1 h
Serves 4

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Ingredients

  • 150 ml flour
  • 5 ml mixed dried herbs
  • 30 ml medium curry powder
  • 4 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 30 ml oil
  • 2 onions, cut into half rings
  • 100 g cashew nuts

Method

  1. Mix the flour, mixed herbs, curry powder and turmeric in a large bowl

  2. Toss the chicken breast cubes(after lightly seasoned with salt and pepper) in the flour mixture, making sure it is well coated

  3. Heat the oil in the frying pan and fry the onions until they are soft

  4. Add the chicken pieces and brown them lightly

  5. Transfer the chicken and onions into a prepared baking dish and add the cashew nuts

  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked throughServe with yellow rice, broccoli and cauliflower with cheese sauce, as well as chutney on the side

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