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Cashew Chicken

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Cashew Chicken is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and crunchy roasted cashews coated in a savory garlic-ginger sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a healthier and more affordable alternative to takeout.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted cashews
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
  • 1/2 cup snap peas (optional)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced or grated

Instructions

  1. Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the coated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add remaining oil if needed and stir-fry your optional vegetables until just tender.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan, then pour in the sauce mixture. Stir to coat everything well.
  7. Add the cashews and cook for another 1–2 minutes until everything is heated through and coated in the sauce.
  8. Garnish with green onions and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content.Double the sauce if you prefer extra coating for rice.Use tofu for a vegetarian version.For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.Add chili sauce or red pepper flakes for a spicier version.

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