Easy Cashew Chicken
Easy Cashew Chicken is a delightful stir-fry that combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and vibrant vegetables in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen. With minimal effort and simple ingredients, you can create a colorful meal that impresses family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), sliced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and prepare the vegetables.
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add marinated chicken; cook until golden brown.
- Stir in bell peppers; cook for another 3 minutes.
- Whisk together remaining soy sauce and chicken broth; pour over the chicken and vegetables. Cook until slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in cashews until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 324
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, let the chicken marinate longer if time permits. Substitute cashews with peanuts for a different nutty flavor. Pair with jasmine rice or noodles to complete your meal.