Cashew Chicken – Asian
Recipe Summary
- This quick and easy Cashew Chicken recipe features tender chicken pieces, fresh broccoli, and red bell peppers, all coated in a rich and flavorful hoisin-soy sauce. Toasted cashews add a delightful crunch, making it a perfect dish for busy weeknights.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Cashews 1 cup
- Oil 1 tbsp
- Chicken breast 1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Ground sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Minced ginger 1 tbsp
- Pressed garlic 1 tbsp
- Red bell peppers 1/2 cup, diced
- Green onions (white parts) 1/4 cup, chopped
- Broccoli florets 1 cup
- Steamed rice for serving
- Green onions (green parts) for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
All Ingredients - For the Sauce
- Chicken broth 1/2 cup
- Hoisin sauce 1/4 cup
- Low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup
- Rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp
- Honey 2 tbsp
- Cornstarch 1 tbsp
- Water 2 tbsp
Tools You'll Need
- Skillet
- Wok
- Baking sheet
- Oven
- Bowl
- Whisk
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Soy sauce?
- Tamari (1:1) — Gluten-free option.
- Coconut aminos (1:1, milder & sweeter)
- Worcestershire sauce + a pinch of salt
No Honey?
- Maple syrup (1:1)
- 1 1/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup water (per 1 cup honey)
No Cornstarch?
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (per 1 tbsp cornstarch)
- Arrowroot powder (1:1)
- Tapioca starch (1:1)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Toast the Cashews
Spread the cashews in a single layer on a small baking sheet. Transfer to a 350°F (approximately 175°C) (175°C (approximately 345°F)) preheated oven and for until nice and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, combine chicken broth, hoisin sauce, low sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and honey. well until all ingredients are combined, then set aside.
Step 3: Sauté the Chicken
In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, add the 1-inch chicken breast pieces. Season generously with ground sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. for until mostly cooked through but still a little pink.
Step 4: Add Aromatics
Add ginger and pressed garlic to the chicken. Quickly for , stirring to combine.
Step 5: Incorporate Peppers and Onions
Add red bell peppers and the white parts of the green onions. Toss them around for .
Step 6: Steam the Broccoli
Add broccoli florets to the mixture. Place a lid on the skillet and let them for . The vegetables should still have a slight crunch.
Step 7: Add and Thicken the Sauce
Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Stir to coat all ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add the cornstarch mixture (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) and stir until the sauce thickens, which should take less than .
Step 8: Finish and Serve
Add the cashews to the skillet and stir one more time to combine. Serve the cashew chicken over rice, garnished with the green parts of the green onions and sesame seeds.
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