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Cashew Chicken Recipe - Better Than Takeout

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I cannot believe how easy it is to make Cashew Chicken! This cashew chicken recipe is a fabulous chicken stir fry that is flavorful. Looks impressive but only takes 20 minutes to make. It cooks in no time as long as you have your ingredients prepped and ready to go. 

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: feeds 2-4 people 1x

Ingredients

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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.
  • Author: Carmen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: mains
  • Method: wok
  • Cuisine: chinese