Cashew Chicken
A quick and easy cashew chicken recipe with a savory sauce and crunchy cashews.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 cup cashews unsalted, roasted
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
Sauce Ingredients
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. In another small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Add onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Return chicken to the skillet. Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer.1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Whisk the cornstarch slurry again and gradually stir it into the simmering sauce until thickened. Stir in the cashews.1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Serve hot over steamed rice.
Notes
This recipe is easily customizable with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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