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Cashew Chicken Dish

Delicious Cashew Chicken Recipe

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4.8 from 108 reviews

Cashew chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and colorful vegetables in a savory sauce. Perfect for any occasion!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
  • 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken, slicing the bell peppers, mincing the garlic, and grating the ginger.
  2. Marinate the chicken in a bowl with half of the soy sauce mixed with cornstarch for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  4. Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes).
  5. Stir in bell peppers and cook until tender but crisp (3–4 minutes).
  6. In a separate bowl, mix remaining soy sauce with honey and chicken broth. Pour into skillet along with cashews; cook until bubbling and slightly thickened (2–3 minutes).

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
  •  Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
  •  Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
  • Author: Sophie
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg