Cashew Chicken
Cashew Chicken is a quick and flavorful stir-fry that combines succulent chicken with crunchy cashews and vibrant vegetables, all coated in a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this dish is both easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4)
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red and green), sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces; slice the bell peppers and green onions.
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and honey or maple syrup for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add sliced bell peppers to the skillet; sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Whisk cornstarch with chicken broth in a separate bowl; pour into the skillet while stirring continuously until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in cashews and green onions just before serving. Enjoy warm over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg