Description
Cashew Chicken is a delightful stir-fry that brings together tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and vibrant bell peppers in a savory-sweet sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or when entertaining guests. Serve it over rice or noodles to create a colorful and satisfying meal that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced; use red and yellow for color)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 green onions (chopped for garnish)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and ginger. Add chicken pieces to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add vegetables: Stir in sliced bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Create the sauce: Mix cornstarch with a little water to form a slurry, then add it to the skillet along with any remaining marinade. Stir until thickened (1-2 minutes).
- Finish the dish: Gently fold in cashews and heat through for another minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg