Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced (or pork); 1 tablespoon oil, sesame preferably; 2 cloves garlic, minced and mashed; 2 tablespoons rice or red wine vinegar; crushed red pepper flakes to taste; black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon oil, sesame preferred; 1 large carrot, peeled and diced into small cubes; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 small can sliced water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped; 3 heaping tablespoons of hoisin sauce (found in oriental cooking section); cashew nuts, couple of handfuls; 3 green onions, thinly sliced on an angle; 1 box jasmine rice, plain will do

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced (or pork)
1 tablespoon oil, sesame preferably
2 cloves garlic, minced and mashed
2 tablespoons rice or red wine vinegar
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oil, sesame preferred
1 large carrot, peeled and diced into small cubes
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 small can sliced water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
3 heaping tablespoons of hoisin sauce (found in oriental cooking section)
cashew nuts, couple of handfuls
3 green onions, thinly sliced on an angle
1 box jasmine rice, plain will do

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Determine the amount of rice that you will need and make according to the
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directions.
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In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients together (chicken, oil, garlic, vinegar, red pepper flakes and black pepper), and set it aside.
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Then heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until it smokes.
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Add carrot and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
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Add in the chicken mixture to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Toss in the red bell pepper and the chestnuts.
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Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
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Add the hoisin sauce to coat evenly.
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Place cooked rice on serving platter, pour chicken over rice, and garnish with cashews and onions.

372

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Protein

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* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced (or pork), 1 tablespoon oil, sesame preferably, 2 cloves garlic, minced and mashed, 2 tablespoons rice or red wine vinegar, 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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