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Creamy Cashew Chicken (Takeout-Style at Home)

Creamy Cashew Chicken: A 4-Step Recipe


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  • Author: Samira
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Make delicious Creamy Cashew Chicken at home. This recipe tastes just like your favorite takeout.


Ingredients

  • Chicken breast, cubed
  • Cornstarch
  • Soy sauce
  • Cashews
  • Vegetable oil
  • Garlic, minced
  • Ginger, minced
  • Bell peppers, sliced
  • Onion, sliced
  • Chicken broth
  • Hoisin sauce
  • Brown sugar
  • Rice vinegar
  • Sesame oil


Instructions

  1. Coat chicken in cornstarch.
  2. Stir-fry chicken until cooked. Set aside.
  3. Stir-fry cashews until golden. Set aside.
  4. Sauté garlic, ginger, onion, and bell peppers.
  5. Add chicken broth, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Simmer.
  6. Add chicken and cashews to the sauce.
  7. Stir in sesame oil.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust spice with chili flakes.
  • Serve with rice.
  • Add your favorite vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg