Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons chicken broth or 2 tablespoons water; ½ cup roasted salted cashew pieces; ¾ cup cilantro leaf; 1 cup chicken broth; ¼ cup light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 teaspoon chili paste; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons minced garlic

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons chicken broth or 2 tablespoons water
½ cup roasted salted cashew pieces
¾ cup cilantro leaf
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup light soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon chili paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons minced garlic

1
Heat oils in large non-stick pan.
2
Saute chicken pieces along with onion and red pepper.
3
Lightly season chicken with salt and pepper while cooking.
4
Halfway through cooking chicken add 1 teaspoon minced garlic.
5
While chicken is cooking mix all sauce ingredients in small mixing bowl.
6
Once chicken is cooked through add sauce ingredients to pan.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Mix corn starch and the 2 tablespoons of chicken broth or water in small bowl.
9
While stirring chicken mixture pour corn starch mixture into pan and bring back to a boil until thickened.
10
Just before serving take the pan off of the heat and add the cashews and cilantro leaves.
11
Stir in until cilantro leaves are wilted.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced into 1-inch pieces, 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, 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.

Cashew Chicken

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