Description
This Cashew Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy stir fry recipe is a delicious and satisfying homemade meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ¾ cup roasted, unsalted cashews
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional additions:
- Green onions
- Chili flakes or fresh chili
- Snap peas or mushrooms
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, sugar or honey, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add vegetables and stir fry until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the pan and add cashews.
- Pour in the sauce and stir to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to combine.
- Garnish with green onions or chili if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Use high heat for best stir fry texture.Cut chicken evenly for consistent cooking.Do not overcook vegetables to keep them crisp.Adjust sweetness or spice to taste.
