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Spicy Chinese Cashew Chicken

This Spicy Chinese Cashew Chicken recipe is my homemade version of our favorite Chinese take-out dish from our local neighborhood Chinese restaurant.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 184 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Cashew Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast tenders cut into bite-size cubes
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped cashews
Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a wok or skillet, such as a cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat.
  2. Place the cubed chicken in a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl stir together cornstarch, salt pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Add the seasoned cornstarch to the bowl with the chicken and toss until all pieces of chicken are evenly coated with the seasoned cornstarch.
  5. Add the chicken to the hot wok or skillet and cook until lightly browned.
  6. Add the red and green bell peppers and cook for about 5 minutes or until peppers are softened.
  7. Add cashews and cook for about 2 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile, stir together all sauce ingredients in a small bow. Pour the sauce over the cashew chicken in the wok or skillet and cook for about 5 minutes. The sauce should thicken.
  9. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
  10. Serve the Spicy Chinese Cashew Chicken over rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 8g (12%) Sodium 2298mg (96%) Potassium 206mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1115IU (22%) Vitamin C 62.4mg (69%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184

% Daily Value*

Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 8g 12%
Sodium 2298mg 96%
Potassium 206mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1115IU 22%
Vitamin C 62.4mg 69%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.