Description
If you’re craving a quick dinner that tastes just like your favorite takeout but even fresher, this Chinese Cashew Chicken is exactly what you need. It’s packed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and crunchy cashews all coated in a rich, savory sauce that comes together in minutes. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, healthy dinner ideas, or anyone looking for simple food ideas that don’t sacrifice flavor.
Ingredients
2 boneless chicken breasts
1 cup cashews
2 cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper
3 green onions
1 cup edamame
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and water to make the sauce.
3. Toast cashews in a dry pan until golden and set aside.
4. Cook chicken in hot oil until golden and fully cooked, then remove.
5. Stir-fry broccoli, bell pepper, and edamame until crisp-tender.
6. Return chicken to the pan and add sauce, stirring to coat.
7. Let sauce simmer and thicken.
8. Add cashews and drizzle sesame oil.
9. Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
Use high heat for authentic stir-fry flavor.
Prepare all ingredients before starting cooking.
Toast cashews separately for better texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg