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Deliciously Easy Chinese Chicken with Cashews Recipe

Deliciously Easy Chinese Chicken with Cashews Recipe

This Deliciously Easy Chinese Chicken with Cashews Recipe is perfect for busy home cooks who love bold flavors. It is quick to make and tastes better than takeout. The chicken is tender, the cashews are crunchy and the sauce is rich and savory. Many people enjoy this dish because it feels special but stays simple.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast diced
  • 1 cup roasted cashews
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup bell peppers chopped
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions
 

Prepare the chicken

  • Cut the chicken into small, even pieces. This helps them cook quickly and evenly in the pan.

Mix the sauce

  • In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, broth, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth.

Heat the pan

  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

Cook the chicken

  • Add chicken to the pan. Stir-fry for five minutes until lightly browned and fully cooked.

Add garlic and ginger

  • Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir and cook for one minute until fragrant.

Add vegetables

  • Add chopped bell peppers. Stir-fry for two minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.

Pour in the sauce

  • Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken. Stir constantly as the sauce thickens and coats everything.

Add cashews

  • Add roasted cashews. Stir gently so they stay crunchy and evenly mixed.

Season and finish

  • Add black pepper and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Garnish and serve

  • Remove from heat. Sprinkle green onions on top and serve immediately with rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness and flavor.
  • Toast raw cashews briefly for deeper nutty taste.
  • Add broccoli or snow peas for more vegetables.
  • Make it spicy with chili garlic sauce or chili oil.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels.
  • Replace chicken with shrimp or tofu for variety.
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