Chinese Cashew Chicken

5 from 2 votes

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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Keyword: cashew chicken, cashew chicken recipe, cashew chicken stir fry, chicken & cashew nuts, chicken & cashew recipe, chicken cashew recipes, chicken cashew stir fry, recipes for cashew chicken

Servings:

Calories: 422kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

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

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.

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