The 15 Minute Cashew Chicken At Home

Name: The 15 Minute Cashew Chicken At Home
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb Chicken Breast; ¼ cup Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Sesame Oil; 1 tbsp Cornstarch; ½ cup Chicken Broth; ¼ cup Oyster Sauce; 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar; 1 tbsp Honey; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Ginger; 1 tsp Cornstarch; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil; ½ cup Cashews; 3 pieces Scallions; 0.5 piece Red Bell Pepper; ½ cup Green Beans

ASIAN·NON-VEGSource

Healthy food doesn't usually come to mind when you think of cashew chicken... until now. Joshua Weissman's recipe makes this delicious dish healthy.

25m4Servings

Nutrition

506kcal

38gProtein

23gCarbs

29gFat

Ingredients

CHICKEN

Chicken Breast

1.5 lb

Soy Sauce

¼ cup

Sesame Oil

1 tbsp

Cornstarch

1 tbsp

SAUCE

Chicken Broth

½ cup

Oyster Sauce

¼ cup

Rice Vinegar

2 tbsp

Honey

1 tbsp

Garlic

3 cloves

Ginger

grated

1 tbsp

Cornstarch

1 tsp

STIR-FRY

Vegetable Oil

1 tbsp

Cashews

½ cup

Scallions

3 pieces

Red Bell Pepper

0.5 piece

Green Beans

½ cup

Instructions

1Prepare the Chicken

Cut Chicken

Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch pieces.

Marinate Chicken

In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly.

2Make the Sauce

Combine Sauce Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.

3Cook the Chicken

Sear Chicken

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

4Stir-fry Vegetables

Add Cashews and Vegetables

Add the cashews to the skillet and toast for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped scallions, red bell pepper, and green beans. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

5Combine and Finish

Add Sauce

Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables and cashews. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

Return Chicken

Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for another minute until heated through.

Tips

Ensure your chicken is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.

Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken; cook in batches if necessary.

Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce to your preference by altering the honey and rice vinegar amounts.

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