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Better Than Takeout Cashew Chicken

My Cashew Chicken is a lighter, easier option made with simple ingredients, tender chicken, and a flavorful garlic sauce with crunchy cashews.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian American
Keyword: Cashew Chicken, cashew chicken recipe, chicken with cashews, stir fry cashew chicken
Servings: 4 People
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the chicken to a ziplock bag along with ¼ cup cornstarch. Seal and shake the bag to coat the chicken pieces in the cornstarch.
  • Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk ¼ cup soy sauce, ½ cup chicken broth, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Add the sauce to the pan, along with 1 cup whole unsalted cashews. Toss until the sauce has thickened. Serve over rice and with veggies if desired.

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Notes

Updated April 4, 2025

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1187mg | Potassium: 896mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 3mg

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