Description
This Cashew Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breast, crunchy cashews, and vibrant vegetables in a savory soy and oyster sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this stir-fried dish is a flavorful, quick weeknight meal that’s perfect served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cashews
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Others
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Add the diced chicken breast to the pan and cook until it is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, allowing the garlic to become fragrant without burning.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add the broccoli florets and sliced bell pepper to the pan, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch, mixing well to create a smooth sauce.
- Combine sauce and ingredients: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Add cashews: Toss in the cashews and stir everything together until the sauce thickens and the cashews are well coated.
- Season: Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste and give it a final stir.
- Serve: Serve the cashew chicken hot, ideally over steamed rice or your choice of noodles.
Notes
- For added heat, sprinkle in some crushed red pepper flakes when adding the garlic.
- You can substitute chicken breast with thigh meat for a juicier texture.
- To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and check oyster sauce labels.
- Toast cashews lightly before adding for extra crunch and flavor.
- Adjust vegetable quantities or types based on preference or availability.
