Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
Cashew Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and easy dinner recipe made with tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and crisp vegetables in a savory-sweet sauce. This homemade cashew chicken stir fry delivers takeout-style flavor in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
chicken breast or thighs
cashews
bell peppers
broccoli
carrots
onion
garlic
ginger
soy sauce
oyster sauce
hoisin sauce
chicken broth
cornstarch
sesame oil
vegetable oil
brown sugar
green onions
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, and cornstarch to create the sauce. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and onion. Stir-fry for a few minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Let the sauce simmer until thickened.
- Add cashews and toss everything together. Drizzle with sesame oil.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Chicken thighs provide more flavor and stay juicier than breast meat.Roasted cashews enhance the overall taste and texture.For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.Add chili flakes or sriracha if you prefer a spicy version.If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth or water when reheating.
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