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Chinese Cashew Chicken

Chinese Cashew Chicken | @simplywhisked
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This homemade cashew chicken recipe is filled with sautéed chicken, broccoli, bell pepper and savory cashews in a brown garlic sauce. Not only is this Chinese takeout recipe is easy to make at home, it will tastes just as good as an order from your local restaurant. Just don’t forget the fortune cookies.

Ingredients

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For the sauce:

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (or water)

For the chicken:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds chopped chicken tenders or breast
  • 1 head broccoli florets, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2/3 cup cashew halves and pieces
  • 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  3. Add broccoli and bell pepper to skillet. Sauté until tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add remaining ingredients to pan with sauce and chicken. Cook until heated through and sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.

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