Description
This Cashew Chicken recipe is a delightful Asian stir-fry dish that’s quick and easy to make. Tender chicken pieces are cooked with a savory sauce, crunchy cashews, and colorful bell peppers, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal. Serve it over steamed white rice for a complete and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup unsalted roasted cashews
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Mix Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Cook Chicken: Cook chicken in vegetable oil until golden. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté garlic, ginger, and bell peppers until tender.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, add sauce, and cook until thickened.
- Finish: Stir in cashews and green onions. Serve over rice.
Notes
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or chopped chili.
- You can use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
