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Jul 14 2026

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Cashew Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Young's Café Vietnamese Cuisine

Time30m

Serves4

Youngs Cafe > Family Dinners > Cashew Chicken

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 cup Raw cashews

1 cup Bell pepper (any color), diced

1 cup Onion, diced

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 4 Aged soy sauce

2 tablespoons Honey

2 tablespoons Toasted sesame oil

2 tablespoons Cornstarch

1 cup Water

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

as needed Cooked rice (for serving)

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Prepare the Chicken

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and black pepper.

2

Stir-fry the Chicken

In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3

Cook the Vegetables

In the same skillet, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

4

Make the Sauce

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and water. Mix well until smooth.

5

Combine Everything

Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

6

Add Cashews

Stir in the cashews and cook for another minute until heated through.

7

Serve

Serve the cashew chicken over cooked rice.