Description
Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and rich roasted cashews, all tossed in a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy-to-make stir-fry offers an irresistible balance of textures and flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal packed with nutrition and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper; whisk well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Add chicken and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Add bell peppers, carrots, and green onions to the skillet; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Sprinkle in cashews and pour the prepared sauce over the mixture. Cook for another minute until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg