Description
Enjoy a homemade Cashew Chicken that rivals your favorite takeout, all while being quick and easy to make! This delightful stir-fry features succulent chicken pieces tossed with crunchy cashews in a rich, velvety sauce. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for a meal that’s not only delicious but visually stunning. Customize with your favorite veggies or add extra spice for a personalized touch. Treat your family to this flavorful dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs Chicken Breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Chili Garlic Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- ½ cup Chicken Stock
- ½ teaspoon Ginger (fresh ginger: 2 teaspoons)
- ½ to 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
- ¾ cup Salted Cashews
- Green Onions
- Sesame Seeds, Red Chili Flakes (optional)
- Jasmine Rice (for serving)
Instructions
- In a Ziploc bag, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until fully cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, sugar, chicken stock, ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Add the prepared sauce to the skillet with the chicken. Cook on medium-low heat while stirring frequently until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Fold in salted cashews and serve over jasmine rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg