Cashew Chicken
Cashew chicken is a quick and flavorful weeknight dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a glossy, savory sauce and crunchy cashews. This delightful recipe balances sweet and salty flavors while incorporating colorful vegetables for a visually appealing meal. Perfect for serving over rice or noodles, it’s sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 1 cup roasted unsalted cashews
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prep ingredients by chopping vegetables and mincing garlic and ginger.
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and bell peppers; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Pour over chicken and veggies.
- Add cashews and let simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg