Description
This Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender pieces of chicken with crunchy cashews and crisp vegetables in a savory sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious Asian-inspired meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken 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 honey
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small yellow onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and water in a separate bowl.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook chicken in oil until golden brown and cooked through; set aside.
- Stir-Fry: Sauté bell peppers and onion until tender-crisp. Add garlic, then return chicken to the pan with sauce. Add cashews and cook until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Serve over rice or noodles.
- Try using chicken thighs for a juicier version.
- Feel free to add broccoli or snap peas for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
