Description
Craving a quick dinner that tastes like your favorite takeout? This Chinese Cashew Chicken is a perfect easy recipe packed with juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and crunchy cashews tossed in a rich, savory sauce. It’s one of those dinner ideas that feels indulgent but is simple enough for a busy weeknight. Whether you’re looking for healthy food ideas, a quick dinner, or flavorful homemade meals, this dish delivers bold taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
1/2 cup green onions sliced
1/2 cup edamame
3/4 cup roasted cashews
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and white pepper. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
2. In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, broth, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked, then remove.
4. Add remaining oil and stir-fry broccoli for 2 minutes. Add bell peppers and edamame, cooking another 2–3 minutes.
5. Return chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce. Stir continuously until thickened.
6. Add cashews and toss for 1–2 minutes.
7. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Use high heat to achieve the best stir-fry texture and flavor.
Add cashews at the end to keep them crunchy.
Prep all ingredients before cooking since stir-frying moves quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg