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Easy Cashew Chicken Recipe

This quick cashew chicken recipe recipe lets you turn chicken breast into a better-than-takeout dinner in less than 30 minutes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cashew chicken recipe, easy cashew chicken recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Kate

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Stir fry

  • 1 ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into ½ inch sized pieces (about 2 large breasts)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 8 green onions sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup unsalted cashews

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water.
  • Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil and mix well. Set aside.
  • Season the diced chicken with the pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
  • Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  • Add the diced bell peppers and white parts of the green onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring the entire time, until fragrant.
  • Add the cooked chicken, cashews, and sauce to the pan with the bell peppers. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve hot, garnished with the green slices of the green onions.

Notes

  • Chicken breasts: Substitute with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicier option.
  • Cashews: Use unsalted peanuts if you prefer a different nut.
  • Soy sauce: Substitute with tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
  • Rice wine vinegar: Use apple cider or white wine vinegar in the sauce instead of rice vinegar.
  • Honey: Use maple syrup, agave nectar, or brown sugar for an alternative sweetener.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving