Cashew Chicken

Stir fried cashew chicken served over a bed of rice.

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3.87 from 51 votes

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Servings:

Calories: 515kcal

Ingredients

1/4 cup Soy Sauce
1/2 cup Chicken Broth
2 Tbsp Garlic minced
2 Tbsp Brown Sugar 1 tbsp more if you like a sweeter sauce
1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
1 tsp Sesame Oil
1 1/2 pounds Chicken Breast
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/4 cup Corn Starch
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 cup Cashews whole

Instructions

First make the sauce by adding soy sauce, chicken broth, minced garlic, brown sugar, oyster sauce and sesame oil to a medium bowl and whisk ingredients together until dissolved. Set this aside to allow the flavors to combine while you cook the chicken.
Cut chicken breasts into one inch cubes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the seasoned chicken to a gallon size freezer bag.
Add the cornstarch to the bag, zip the top and shake together until all pieces are evenly coated.
Place a large skillet on the stovetop, pour olive oil in and heat to a medium high heat. Once the olive oil is hot, toss in your coated chicken (you may need to work in batches so as not to crowd the pan) and cook all sides until cooked through and pieces are a bit seared.
After the chicken is cooked, toss in the cashews and toast them in the pan for about a minute.
Finally, pour your sauce into the pan with the chicken and cashews and toss to coat. The sauce will heat and thicken as it mixes in.
Serve over rice and/or with your favorite steamed veggies!

Notes

Reheating and Storage Information

This Cashew Chicken recipe makes excellent leftovers, so be sure to store any extra portions in the fridge or freezer for a future meal.

Storing:

Store leftover Cashew Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If you'd like to keep it longer, you can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Just be sure to let it cool completely before transferring it to a freezer-safe container.

Reheating:

To reheat your Cashew Chicken, follow these simple steps:

From the fridge: If your leftovers are in the refrigerator, transfer the Cashew Chicken to a microwave-safe dish and cover it with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap. Microwave on medium power for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through, until heated through. Alternatively, you can reheat the dish in a saucepan over low heat on the stovetop, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
From the freezer: If your Cashew Chicken is frozen, allow it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Once thawed, follow the same reheating instructions as for refrigerated leftovers.

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