Cashew Chicken Recipe
Make Cashew Chicken Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Protein
Vegetables
Nuts
Sauce
Other
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the bell pepper and onion into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves and slice the green onions, separating the white parts from the green.
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, chicken broth, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
Cooking
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Stir-fry the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add the white parts of the green onions, garlic, bell pepper, and onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 6
Combine Everything
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 7
Add Cashews
Add the cashews to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat the cashews through.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat and garnish with the green parts of the sliced green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
