Description
Cashew Chicken is a delightful stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken pieces, crunchy cashews, and vibrant vegetables, all coated in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in garlic, bell pepper, and broccoli, cooking until vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat.
- Add cashews and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cashew Chicken, Stir-fry, Chinese Recipe, Chicken Recipe