Amazing Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Amazing Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup cooking sherry; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cubed; 3 tablespoons oil; 3 cups broccoli florets (I use frozen for quicker cooking); 1 cup thinly sliced carrots or 1 cup halved baby carrots; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 1/2 cups roasted salted cashews; cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup cooking sherry
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cubed
3 tablespoons oil
3 cups broccoli florets (I use frozen for quicker cooking)
1 cup thinly sliced carrots or 1 cup halved baby carrots
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 1/2 cups roasted salted cashews
cooked rice

1
In a large plastic back (gallon zipper bag), combine first four ingredients; add chicken& toss to coat.
2
Seal& marinate in refrigerator for two hours.
3
Remove chicken from marinade& reserve marinade.
4
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet.
5
Stir-fry chicken for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink.
6
With a slotted spoon, remove chicken and set aside.
7
In the same skillet, stir-fry broccoli& carrots for 3 minutes or just until crisp-tender.
8
Combine cornstarch, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger& reserved marinade; stir into veggies.
9
Cook and stir until slightly thickened and heated through.
10
Stir in cashews and chicken; heat through.
11
Serve over rice.

527

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup cooking sherry, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Amazing Cashew Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Amazing Cashew Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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