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Cashew Chicken

Cashew Chicken at Home

This quick and flavorful homemade Cashew Chicken features tender stir-fried chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and crunchy roasted cashews in a savory, slightly sweet garlic-ginger sauce. A weeknight dinner favorite!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 3/4 cup roasted unsalted cashews
  • Optional: sesame seeds and additional green onions for garnish
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for thickening)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss chicken with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Whisk together all sauce ingredients including 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan.
  4. Add bell peppers to the same skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Return chicken to skillet. Pour in sauce and stir to coat. Cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Add green onions and cashews. Cook 1 more minute until heated through.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and extra green onions. Enjoy with steamed rice.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, lightly toast the cashews in a dry skillet before adding.
  • You can substitute tamari for a gluten-free version.
  • Swap chicken with tofu or shrimp for variation.
  • Adjust honey and soy sauce levels to control sweetness and saltiness.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 760mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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