Ingredients
Chicken
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp water
1 cup roasted cashews
1 red bell pepper, julienned
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 green onions (white and green parts separated)
Cashew Chicken Sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp vegeterian oyster sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
Velvet the Chicken:
- Start by preparing the chicken. In a bowl, mix the sliced chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 3 tablespoons of water. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated. Let it marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the Cashew Chicken Sauce by mixing 1/2 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
Stir-Fry:
- Heat some oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until it's cooked through and the coating is slightly golden.
- In the same wok, add a bit more oil if needed. Add the minced garlic and the white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the julienned red bell pepper to the wok and continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften.
- Pour the prepared Cashew Chicken Sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
- Stir well to combine and let the sauce thicken, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Once the sauce has thickened, add the roasted cashews to the wok and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Cook for an additional minute to heat the cashews through.
- Garnish with the green parts of the chopped green onions.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: mains
- Method: wok
- Cuisine: chinese