Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful Cashew Chicken dinner with tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a savory natural sauce. This healthy meal combines beautiful textures and balanced flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, skinless and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3/4 cup cashews, raw or roasted
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons natural soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 2 green onions, sliced
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes. Chop the bell peppers into similar sized pieces. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Measure out the sauces and cashews so everything is ready to go once cooking begins.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a splash of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté until golden brown on all sides and just cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté Vegetables and Aromatics: In the same pan, add more sesame oil if needed. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant but not burnt. Then add bell peppers and stir-fry for a few minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Create the Sauce: Mix natural soy sauce, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and natural gelling agent in a bowl. Pour sauce over vegetables in the pan. Stir well and allow the sauce to thicken slightly, coating every bite.
- Combine Chicken and Cashews: Return cooked chicken to the pan along with cashews. Toss gently, ensuring the sauce envelops each piece of chicken and nut.
- Garnish and Serve: Turn off heat and sprinkle sliced green onions on top. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use bite-sized chicken pieces for even cooking and easy eating.
- Toast cashews lightly for extra crunchy flavor before adding.
- Do not overcook vegetables; retain a bit of crunch by stir-frying until tender crisp.
- Add the natural gelling agent gradually to avoid an overly thick sauce.
- Prep ingredients ahead to speed up cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cashew Chicken, quick dinner, healthy chicken recipe, stir-fry, gluten free, plant-based sauce
