Yields:
4 Servings
Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 10 Mins
Cook Time:
10 Mins
Total Time:
20 Mins
Cashew Chicken is a very popular Chinese dish that is mainly made from chicken and cashew nuts. Compared with the traditional home-cooked method, modern methods of making Cashew Chicken may incorporate some new seasonings and cooking techniques to suit people’s tastes and needs.
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
- Marinade:
- Sauce:
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, rice wine, salt and cornstarch. Stir to coat the chicken evenly and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
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Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
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In a wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken to the wok and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
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Add minced garlic to the wok and stir-fry for 20 seconds. Add the red bell pepper and green bell pepper to the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
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Return the cooked chicken cubes to the wok, pour in the sauce, let it simmer for 1 minute, and then add the cashews to the wok.
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Transfer the cashew chicken to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot with rice.
