Cashew Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- 2
Prep the Vegetables
Dice the bell pepper and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves and grate the fresh ginger.
- 3
Make the Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, water, sesame oil, and mix well until the cornstarch is dissolved.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Stir-Fry the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil if necessary. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still 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 allow to simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 7
Add Cashews
Stir in the cashews and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- 8
Serve
Serve hot over rice or noodles and enjoy your delicious cashew chicken!
