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Cashew Chicken

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A delightful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and vibrant vegetables in a savory sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup unsalted cashews
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Cooked white or brown rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set this mixture aside.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the diced red and green bell peppers, onion, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
  4. Add cashews and chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cashews and stir to combine.
  5. Pour in the sauce: Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir everything together. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve over cooked rice.

Notes

To enhance flavors, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and sesame oil for 15-20 minutes before cooking.

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