Cashew Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup cashews
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chicken broth. Set aside.
3. Heat up a wok or a large skillet over high heat. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.
4. Add chicken, and stir constantly until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
5. In the same wok, add onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until softened.
6. Add cooked chicken back to the wok. Pour in the sauce and stir fry for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
7. Add cashews and give it a quick stir. Remove from heat.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Verdict:

This cashew chicken recipe is a classic Chinese dish that’s easy to make from scratch at home. It’s a perfect balance of savoury and sweet with a crunchy texture from the cashews. This dish is flavourful, healthy, and perfect for any day of the week.

Serving Suggestions:

This dish can be served as a main course with steamed rice, or you can serve it with noodles for a more filling meal. You can also garnish it with some chopped green onions or red pepper flakes for extra flavour. Enjoy!