Description

Cashew Chicken is a flavorful stir-fry dish combining tender chicken pieces with crunchy cashews, crisp vegetables, and a savory Asian-inspired sauce.

Ingredients

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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 cup unsalted roasted cashews
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and stir-fry until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, and chopped bell peppers. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
Return the chicken to the skillet and add oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir to combine.
Add cashews and green onions. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt content.
You can add other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas.
For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes or sliced chili.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 80mg