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Cashew Chicken

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delightful stir-fry featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and crunchy cashews, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

  • 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 bowl by whisking together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, heat remaining oil and add bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet, add cashews, and mix.
  5. Pour the sauce into the skillet, stir well, and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving over rice.

Notes

For more flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce while prepping the vegetables. Serve immediately for best texture.