Cashew Chicken
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Cashew Chicken recipe, a perfect blend of crispy chicken, vibrant vegetables, and crunchy cashews. This dish is ideal for everything from busy weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. The sweet and spicy sauce unites all the ingredients, creating a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone coming back for more. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s not only delicious but also versatile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons ground fresh chili paste (Sambal Oelek)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups chopped broccoli crowns
- ¾ cup roasted unsalted cashews
Instructions
- Coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch inside a large zipper bag.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together Hoisin sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and chili paste.
- In the same skillet, stir-fry diced red bell peppers and broccoli until crisp-tender.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet along with roasted cashews and pour in the sauce. Stir gently and simmer for about 3–4 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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