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cashew chicken

A delicious stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken pieces sautéed with cashews, vegetables, and a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce for marinade
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for marinade
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup green onions chopped
Sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup cashews lightly toasted

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken pieces, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for 15 minutes.
Prepare Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
Cook Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots to the wok. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, add cashews, and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.