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20 Minute Cashew Chicken
Easy and delicious, Cashew chicken is the perfect quick, healthy meal for busy weeknights! Skip the take-out line and make your own Asian-inspired dinner in just 20 minutes.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Kelley Simmons📖 chefsavvy
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- pan
- skillet
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Add chicken and cornstarch to a large ziplock bag and toss to coat the chicken.
2
Heat a large skillet or wok.Add in cashews and saute until golden brown. Remove from pan.
3
Add oil to the same pan.Add in chicken and sauté for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes to brown the chicken on the outside (the chicken will continue to cook in the sauce).
oil1 tablespoonteaspoon sesame oil1/2
4
While the chicken is cooking add soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil and hoisin sauce to a medium bowl.
oil1 tablespoonteaspoon sesame oil1/2hoisin sauce1 tablespoon
5
Add the sauce to the chicken and stir frequently. The sauce will thicken up pretty quickly. Add in red bell pepper and cook for 2-3 additional minutes.
medium red bell pepper (diced)1
6
Stir in cashews and serve immediately with green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, if desired.
sesame seeds for garnish (if desired)
Nutrition Facts
calories
406 kcal
fat Content
21 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
736 mg
protein Content
31 g
cholesterol Content
73 mg
carbohydrate Content
23 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
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