Description
Cashew Chicken is a delicious stir-fry that combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and colorful bell peppers in a savory soy-based sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or for impressing guests at gatherings. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors, Cashew Chicken will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 1 cup roasted, salted cashews
- 2 cups fresh bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slicing the bell peppers.
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with soy sauce and cornstarch for about 15 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Cook the marinated chicken in batches until golden brown.
- Add the bell peppers and minced garlic to the skillet and stir-fry for another 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, rice vinegar, and additional soy sauce. Pour this sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
- Stir to coat and let simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. Toss in the cashews right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg