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Chicken with Cashew Nuts

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins

 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
 1 cup roasted cashew nuts
 1 bell pepper (color of your choice), diced
 1 medium onion, diced
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
 3-4 green onions, sliced
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Marinade:
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Sauce:
 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
 1 tablespoon soy sauce
 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
 1 teaspoon sugar
 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1

Marinate the Chicken:

In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

2

Prepare the Sauce:

In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, and chicken broth. Set aside.

3

Stir-Fry the Chicken:

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until it's nearly cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside.

4

Cook the Vegetables:

In the same wok, add the remaining oil. Sauté the garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and onion until they start to soften.

5

Combine Ingredients:

Return the chicken to the wok. Add the cashew nuts and the prepared sauce. Bring to a simmer.

6

Thicken the Sauce:

Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.

7

Final Touches:

Stir in the green onions and cook for an additional minute.

8

Serve:

Serve the Chicken with Cashew Nuts hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

160g

Amount per serving
Calories500
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g39%

Saturated Fat 5g25%
Sodium 800mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 30g11%

Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 10g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.