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Spicy Cashew Chicken

This Spicy Cashew Chicken is a delicious take away inspired stir fry meal made at home in less than 30 minutes and costs so much less!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs. chicken tenders cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper cubed
  • 1 green bell pepper cubed
  • 4 garlic cloves sliced
  • 1 large zucchini sliced
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashew
  • 3 tbsps. olive oil divided between chicken and veggies
  • Sliced scallions or green onions optional

CASHEW SAUCE:

  • 1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tbsps. reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. corn starch
  • 1.5 tbsps. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Bring 1.5 tbsps. of olive heat to high heat in a skillet or frying pan.
  • Toss in the veggies and cook until tender. Remove and set aside in a bowl.
  • Throw in the cashews into the same skillet and toss to toast them a little bit. Remove and add to the veggies.
  • Add another 1.5 tbsp. of olive oil and bring to high heat. Saute the chicken cubes until they are brown in color and fully cooked.
  • Pour in the cashew chicken sauce mixture and cook together for 1 minute. Return the veggies and cashew to the skillet and mix together with the chicken and sauce to coat well.
  • Cover and allow them to cook together for 2-3 minutes. If you are adding the scallions or green onions, you can do so now. Toss together and remove from the heat to serve.

Notes

  • Have all your ingredients prepped and chopped prior to cooking, things move fast!
  • Be sure to use a large skillet or wok for all your ingredients.
  • Stir your ingredients often to ensure an even cook.
  • Make sure your chicken has a lovely brown sear to them.
  • Return the veggies back to the sauce once it has thickened, so you have a nice and rich consistency.
  • If you want this Cashew Chicken recipe less spicy, you can always omit the chili pepper flakes.
  • Feel free to use any protein you like - it all tastes great!
  • Swap in peanuts instead of cashews, if you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.9g | Protein: 38.1g | Fat: 16.6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 530mg | Sugar: 5.5g