Description
Cashew Chicken is a delightful fusion of tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and vibrant vegetables, all coated in a savory sauce. This quick and easy recipe brings together the rich flavors of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, serve it over rice or noodles to soak up every last drop of that luscious sauce—your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce and brown sugar; pour over the chicken.
- Add bell peppers and broccoli to the skillet; stir until coated in sauce.
- Top with cashews just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg