Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cubed; 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil, Divided Us; 2 teaspoons Ginger (freshly Grated); 1 cup Mushrooms, Stems Removed And Sliced; 1 cup Green Bell Pepper, Diced Into 1-inch Pieces; 1 whole Yellow Onion, Finely Diced; 2 whole Green Onions, Sliced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 cups Cashews, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1 teaspoon Cornstarch; 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar; 1/4 cups Water; 1 Tablespoon Oyster Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil; 1 teaspoon Honey; 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce (more Or Less To Taste); ⅛ teaspoons White Pepper; ⅛ teaspoons Salt, More Or Less To Taste; 1/4 cups Green Onions, Sliced; 1/4 cups Cashews, Chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cubed
2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil, Divided Us
2 teaspoons Ginger (freshly Grated)
1 cup Mushrooms, Stems Removed And Sliced
1 cup Green Bell Pepper, Diced Into 1-inch Pieces
1 whole Yellow Onion, Finely Diced
2 whole Green Onions, Sliced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 cups Cashews, Chopped
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar
1/4 cups Water
1 Tablespoon Oyster Sauce
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
1 teaspoon Honey
1/2 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce (more Or Less To Taste)
⅛ teaspoons White Pepper
⅛ teaspoons Salt, More Or Less To Taste
1/4 cups Green Onions, Sliced
1/4 cups Cashews, Chopped

1
Put the chicken into a bowl and add the baking soda.
2
Mix to coat the chicken with the baking soda.
3
Marinate the chicken with the baking soda for 15 minutes.
4
Rinse the chicken thoroughly with water and then dry the pieces.
5
Ensure that the baking soda is completely rinsed off and that the chicken is dried well.
6
Stir together the the cornstarch and rice vinegar and toss with the chicken and let it marinate for another 15 minutes.
7
Whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
8
Over medium-high heat, heat a large skillet or wok with 1 tablespoon of canola oil and stir fry the chicken meat until its white and just underdone, about 3 minutes.
9
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
10
Add another tablespoon of cooking oil to the skillet and add the ginger, mushrooms, peppers and yellow onion.
11
Stir fry until the peppers are aromatic.
12
Then add the chicken back in along with the green onions, garlic and cashews.
13
Stir and let cook for 2-3 minutes more.
14
Add in the sauce and stir continuously until the chicken meat is cooked and well coated with the sauce.
15
Add salt and pepper to taste.
16
Remove from heat and let sit for 1-2 minutes.
17
The sauce will thicken.
18
Garnish with more green onions and cashews, if desired
19
Cassies Notes: Substitute any vegetables that you have on hand for the stir-fry.
20
I like to add fresh green beans, broccoli, red peppers and water chestnuts to this dish.
21
I serve brown rice along side the cashew chicken.
22
Adapted from Rasa Malaysia.

347

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cubed, 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil, Divided Us, 2 teaspoons Ginger (freshly Grated), 1 cup Mushrooms, Stems Removed And Sliced, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cashew Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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