Description
A savory and crunchy dish featuring tender chicken pieces, cashews, and colorful vegetables, all coated in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by tossing the chicken pieces in a bowl with cornstarch. This light coating helps create that slightly crisp texture and allows the sauce to cling beautifully. Make sure each piece is evenly coated.
- Toast the cashews in one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the chicken in the same skillet with another tablespoon of oil in a single layer for about 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables in the remaining oil, then add garlic and ginger. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the bell peppers and broccoli. Cook for 3–4 minutes to keep the vegetables slightly crisp.
- Make the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth in a small bowl. Pour the mixture into the skillet and let it simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Bring it all together by adding the chicken and cashews back to the pan. Stir until everything is coated in the glossy sauce. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve your Cashew Chicken hot over steamed rice for a complete meal.
- This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg