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Cashew Chicken
Cashew Chicken is a savory stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a kick from dried chilis, all tossed in a flavorful soy sauce blend. It's quick to make and packed with satisfying textures and rich flavors.
Prep
40 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min
Serves
4
Instructions
- 01
In a bowl, combine the garlic, ground pepper, wine, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and cornstarch. Add the chicken meat and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- 02
Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cashew nuts and chili peppers. Stir-fry until cashew nuts turn golden. Remove both chili peppers and cashews from oil with a strainer. Set aside.
- 03
Using the same pan, add the marinated chicken. Stir and cook until the chicken is done. Add 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce, stir and mix until the chicken meat is evenly coated and looks golden brown.
- 04
Add the chili peppers and cashew nuts. Mix well and remove from heat.
- 05
Transfer into a serving plate and serve with steamed rice.
- 06
Enjoy!
Nutrition
per serving · 1 serving
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 40g
- Carbs
- 20g
- Fat
- 35g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Sugar
- 2g
- Sat. fat
- 6g
- Sodium
- 800mg
- Cholesterol
- 120mg
Variations & swaps
Serving Suggestions and Variations
- Cashew chicken is incredibly versatile when it comes to serving. It pairs perfectly with steamed jasmine rice, which soaks up the delicious sauce. For a healthier option, consider serving it over quinoa or cauliflower rice. If you want to add more veggies, throw in some colorful bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli during the cooking process. They not only add nutrition but also a nice crunch.…
What can I substitute for Chinese rice wine?
- Dry sherry is a great substitute for Chinese rice wine. If you don’t have that, you can try using white wine or even a bit of apple cider vinegar mixed with water.
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