Cashew Chicken
Cashew chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and crunchy cashews in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe packs a punch of flavor while bringing people together. With its colorful presentation and irresistible taste, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup roasted cashews
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Marinate chicken in half the soy sauce mixed with cornstarch for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and bell peppers; sauté for an additional 3 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch mixture until smooth. Pour over the chicken and veggies; stir to combine.
- Add cashews and green onions, mixing well until heated through (about 2 minutes). Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg