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Bowl of homemade cashew chicken with honey glaze and roasted cashews served over rice

Homemade Cashew Chicken – Easy & Delicious Recipe for Dinner


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A quick and flavorful stir-fry combining tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a glossy honey soy glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 3/4 cup raw cashews, lightly roasted
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 small red bell pepper, sliced (optional)

  • Instructions

    1. Toss chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, cornstarch, and a drizzle of oil; marinate 10 minutes.

    2. Roast cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until golden; set aside.

    3. Heat remaining oil in a wok or large skillet; sauté garlic and ginger 20 seconds until fragrant.

    4. Add chicken in a single layer; cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

    5. Whisk remaining soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar; pour into pan and stir until sauce thickens and glazes chicken.

    6. Add cashews and bell pepper; cook 1–2 minutes to combine.

    7. Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions, toss gently, and serve immediately.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: stir-fry
    • Cuisine: chinese

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 400
    • Sugar: 10
    • Sodium: 800
    • Fat: 20
    • Saturated Fat: 4
    • Unsaturated Fat: 15
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 25
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 35
    • Cholesterol: 75

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