20 Minute Cashew Chicken
Easy and delicious, Cashew chicken is the perfect quick, healthy meal for busy weeknights! Skip the take-out line and make your own Asian-inspired dinner in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite sized cubes
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup unsalted raw cashews
- green onions for garnish if desired
- sesame seeds for garnish if desired
Instructions
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Add chicken and cornstarch to a large ziplock bag and toss to coat the chicken.
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Heat a large skillet or wok.
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Add in cashews and saute until golden brown. Remove from pan.
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Add oil to the same pan.
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Add in chicken and sauté for 3-4 minutes to brown the chicken on the outside (the chicken will continue to cook in the sauce).
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While the chicken is cooking add soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil and hoisin sauce to a medium bowl.
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Add the sauce to the chicken and stir frequently. The sauce will thicken up pretty quickly. Add in red bell pepper and cook for 2-3 additional minutes.
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Stir in cashews and serve immediately with green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, if desired.