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Takeout Style Cashew Chicken

Crunchy cashews, tender vegetables, and delicious chicken come together so easily to make the perfect Cashew Chicken. This recipe is even better than takeout!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 458 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , American

Ingredients

Sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Stir fry
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cubed
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic 
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 medium red bell pepper cut into 1 inch strips
  • 1 medium green bell pepper cut into 1 inch strips
  • 1 cup cashews roasted and unsalted
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together water, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, ginger, garlic, honey, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Cube and place chicken in a bowl with the corn starch, salt and pepper. Toss until chicken is well coated.
  3. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in cooking oil and sesame oil and add in chicken.
  4. Toss and allow chicken to cook until it starts to brown, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Add in garlic, broccoli, and bell peppers and let the veggies sauté alongside the chicken for another 5 minutes.
  6. Once veggies have started to soften, add in the sauce mixture and cashews and continue to cook over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Sauce will thicken.
  7. Serve over rice and garnish with sliced green onions

Nutrition Information

Calories 458kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 985mg (41%) Potassium 890mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 878IU (18%) Vitamin C 59mg (66%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 458

% Daily Value*

Calories 458kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 985mg 41%
Potassium 890mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 878IU 18%
Vitamin C 59mg 66%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

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