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Flavorful Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

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A quick and easy 30-minute stir fry combining tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and toasted cashews in a sweet and savory homemade sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3/4 cup raw cashews, toasted
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • Optional garnish: sliced green onions and sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry and toss with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and a pinch of black pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Toast cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
  3. Whisk together remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chicken broth, and cornstarch slurry in a small bowl. Set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in a single layer for 4-5 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  7. Return chicken to the pan. Pour sauce over and stir to coat. Cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  8. Toss in toasted cashews and mix gently.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Toast cashews separately to maintain crunch. Adjust sauce thickness by adding more broth if too thick or cooking longer if too thin. Use high smoke point oil for best results. Marinate chicken for juiciness. Avoid overcrowding pan to ensure even cooking.

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