Description
Sizzling Cashew Chicken Stir Fry brings Chinese-inspired flavors dancing across your plate with remarkable ease. Crisp vegetables and tender chicken chunks nestled with crunchy cashews promise a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) cashews, toasted, plus extra for garnish
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon (8 grams) cornstarch
Oil:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch in a small mixing bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and cornstarch completely dissolves.
- Warm sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat (around 375°F). Add chicken pieces and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until meat turns golden brown and is cooked through.
- Introduce sliced bell peppers and diced onions into the pan. Continue stir-frying for 2-3 minutes, ensuring vegetables remain crisp and retain their vibrant colors.
- Sprinkle toasted cashews into the skillet and pour prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently toss ingredients, allowing sauce to simmer and thicken for approximately 1-2 minutes, creating a glossy, even coating.
- Transfer the aromatic stir-fry to a serving platter, arranging it attractively over steamed rice. Garnish with additional roasted cashews for extra crunch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili sauce or red pepper flakes for personalized spiciness.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains protein-rich profile.
- Toast cashews separately to enhance their nutty flavor and ensure perfect crispness before adding to stir fry.
- Prep all ingredients beforehand to guarantee smooth, quick cooking process without burning or overcooking components.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg