Description
A delicious and simple recipe for Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry that combines tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and toasted cashews in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the 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 cashews and toast them for about 2 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
- Add the bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the garlic and ginger to the vegetables and stir-fry for an additional minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and chicken broth until well combined. Pour this sauce over the vegetables in the skillet.
- Return the chicken and cashews to the skillet, stirring to coat everything in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve over cooked white rice.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños when cooking the vegetables.
- Substitute the chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option, adjusting cooking times as necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg