Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Servings 4
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.
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
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
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.
Add broccoli and bell pepper to skillet. Sauté until tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients to pan with sauce and chicken. Cook until heated through and sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
Calories: 422kcal Carbohydrates: 30g Protein: 37g Fat: 18g Trans Fat: 0.04g Cholesterol: 91mg Sodium: 937mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 10g Vitamin C: 46mg