Cashew Chicken

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.
Servings: 4 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 lb (453g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 tbsp (26g) vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup (64g) unsalted roasted cashews
  • Chopped scallions
  • Marinade:
  • 1 tbsp (16g) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15g) rice wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 2 tsp (7g) cornstarch
  • Sauce:
  • 1 tbsp (16g) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (14g) oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15g) rice wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 tsp (4g) sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 tsp (4g) sugar
  • 1/4 tsp (0.6g) ground white pepper
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Transfer the cashew chicken to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot with rice.