Authentic Cashew Chicken
Tender chicken breast stir-fried with raw cashews, garlic, and ginger in a savory soy sauce-based sauce. Crisp vegetables and vibrant colors make this dish as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, diced
3/4 cup raw cashews
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
4 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add diced chicken breast and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onions until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add red bell pepper and water chestnuts; cook for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
Return chicken to the wok. Pour in the sauce mixture and toss to coat everything evenly.
Add raw cashews and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and cashews are warmed through.
Remove from heat and garnish with the green parts of green onions.
Serve immediately in a shallow white bowl, ensuring chicken and cashews are evenly distributed.