Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with this Better Than Takeout Cashew Chicken recipe. Tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a savory sauce come together in a delicious Asian-inspired dish that’s perfect for a homemade takeout night.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch (divided)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
For the Stir Fry:
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¾ cup unsalted roasted cashews
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss chicken with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and salt.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk together remaining cornstarch, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and chicken broth.
- Cook Chicken: Sear chicken in oil until cooked through; set aside.
- Stir Fry: Sauté peppers, onions, and garlic. Return chicken, add sauce, cook until thickened.
- Finish: Stir in cashews and serve over rice.
Notes
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Toast cashews for extra flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
