Chicken Cashew Recipe
Make Chicken Cashew 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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Main Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Cooking Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Cashews
If using raw cashew nuts, roast them in a dry pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
Cooking
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until they are golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- 5
- 6
Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and water. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved.
- 7
Combine and Finish
Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet. Add the roasted cashews. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

