Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Better-Than-Takeout Cashew Chicken, a quick and nutritious meal that brings your favorite takeout right to your kitchen. In just 20 minutes, you can create a dish featuring juicy chicken, crisp-tender vegetables, and crunchy cashews all enveloped in a deliciously garlicky soy sauce blend. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. With fresh ingredients and a balance of savory and sweet notes, you’ll enjoy a satisfying meal that’s healthier than regular takeout without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- about 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 heaping cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup red bell peppers (diced small)
- 1 cup shelled frozen edamame
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced or pressed)
- 3/4 to 1 cup green onions (sliced into thin rounds from about 3 or 4 green onions)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon rice apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Asian chili garlic sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- unsalted dry-roasted whole cashews
Instructions
- Coat diced chicken in cornstarch, salt, and pepper using a ziptop bag.
- Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the coated chicken and cook until nearly done.
- Add broccoli, bell peppers, edamame, and garlic; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice apple vinegar, chili garlic sauce, and ginger in a bowl.
- Combine cooked chicken with cashews; pour sauce over the mixture and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg