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Easy Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

by Annmarie
Need a quick and delicious meal? This amazing cashew chicken stir-fry is here to save the day! Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy, spicy cashew chicken recipe combines tender chicken, roasted cashews, and vibrant veggies with a flavorful homemade stir-fry sauce. It’s perfect for those craving the flavors of Chinese takeout without leaving home.

This dish pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles, and the sauce pulls everything together into a savory, satisfying meal. If you’re looking for an easy stir-fry recipe, this cashew chicken will quickly become a go-to favorite!

Easy Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Easy Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Easy Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Need a quick and delicious meal? This amazing cashew chicken stir-fry is here to save the day! Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy, spicy cashew chicken recipe combines tender chicken, roasted cashews, and vibrant veggies with a flavorful homemade stir-fry sauce.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.5 Cup Chicken, breast meat,cut into small pieces
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Sauce Mix
  • 1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch

For Cashew Chicken Sauce:

  • 1/4 Cup Unsalted Chicken Stock
  • 1.5 Tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • A dash of Black Pepper Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato Ketchup
  • 1 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce

Additional:

  • 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Ginger,grated
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic,grated
  • 1 Small White Onion,chopped
  • 3/4 Cup Unsalted Cashews Roasted Whole
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped Spring Onion,green
  • Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  1. In a bowl add the ingredients mentioned for sauce mix. Mix well everything and keep aside.
  2. In another bowl,add the chicken pieces,clean. Add the ingredients mentioned and mix well and keep aside.
  3. Heat a pan/skillet/wok,add the sesame oil and vegetable oil.
  4. When its hot,add the chicken pieces and immediately stir fry till cooked well. Keep this aside.
  5. In the same pan,add the ginger,garlic and onion. Stir fry till soft.
  6. Add the sauce mix to this and let it cook for few seconds till it slightly thickens.
  7. Next add the chicken pieces and toss well to coat the chicken with sauce mix.
  8. Finally adjust salt and add cashews,chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
  9. Serve with rice or noodles of your choice!

Notes

  • To get more spicy flavor in this recipe increase the sriracha and chili garlic sauce.
  • Always tenderize the chicken by marinating chicken with cornstarch and baking soda and stir fry the chicken,leaving out any leftover marinade.
  • Stir fry the chicken quickly once added to pan or it may stick to the pan.
  • Use roasted cashews or you can roast cashews in oven or on stove top too.
  • You can reheat the cashew chicken but freshly made chicken tastes amazing - so serving immediately while its warm tastes best.

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