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Spicy Cashew Chicken: A Flavorful Recipe to Try!

A flavorful and spicy dish featuring tender chicken pieces stir-fried with cashews and colorful vegetables, served over rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup unsalted cashews
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • Cooked white rice for serving

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and cornstarch. Toss to coat and let marinate for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha. Set aside.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the garlic, ginger, and sliced bell peppers. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Add the broccoli and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the sauce over the mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
  6. Stir in the cashews and green onions just before serving. Serve hot over cooked white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For added heat, increase the amount of sriracha or add red pepper flakes.
  • Substitute the chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version, following the same marinating and cooking steps.

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