Description
Cashew Chicken is a delightful, quick dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and colorful vegetables in a savory sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering restaurant-quality flavors right in your kitchen. With every bite, you’ll enjoy a symphony of textures and tastes that are sure to impress your family and friends. Whip up this nostalgic favorite and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing chicken and slicing bell peppers. Mince garlic and ginger.
- Marinate the chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch; let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes.
- Push veggies aside and cook marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add any leftover marinade and chicken broth to the skillet; stir until bubbling.
- Mix in cashews and garnish with green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg