Better-Than-Takeout Cashew Chicken

This Better-Than-Takeout Cashew Chicken is a quick, flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken, crisp-tender veggies, and crunchy cashews, all coated in a garlicky soy sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste with a healthier twist!

This easy cashew chicken really does taste better than a restaurant. Sautéed in sesame oil for rich flavor, the chicken is paired with broccoli, red bell peppers, edamame, and garlic. Mix and match your favorite veggies like green bell peppers for a customizable, satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy nights.

Better-Than-Takeout Cashew Chicken

Better-Than-Takeout Cashew Chicken

Better-Than-Takeout Cashew Chicken

This Better-Than-Takeout Cashew Chicken is a quick, flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken, crisp-tender veggies, and crunchy cashews, all coated in a garlicky soy sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste with a healthier twist!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

Stir-Fry:

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • about 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 heaping cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup red bell peppers, diced small
  • 1 cup shelled frozen edamame
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
  • 1 cup unsalted dry-roasted whole cashews
  • ¾ to 1 cup green onions, sliced into thin rounds (from about 3 or 4 green onions)

Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Asian chili garlic sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

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Notes

Storage: Chicken is best warm and fresh but extra will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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