Description
Cashew chicken is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with crunchy cashews and vibrant vegetables, all coated in a rich savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe promises satisfying bites that will have everyone asking for more. Enjoy it over rice or noodles for a complete meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger, and cornstarch to create a marinade. Add the chicken to the marinade and mix well.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and cashews; stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until veggies are slightly softened.
- Pour in the marinade and cook until bubbly and thickened.
- Top with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg