🥢 Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry: A Takeout Favorite Made at Home 🍗🥜

Posted by BMA24

This Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry is packed with tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and fresh veggies, all coated in a delicious savory-sweet sauce. It’s quick, easy, and better than takeout! 🛒

🛒 Ingredients:

For the Chicken Stir-Fry:

  • 🍗 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 🌽 2 tbsp cornstarch (for coating)
  • 🥄 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 🥦 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 🥕 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 🥜 3/4 cup roasted cashews

For the Sauce:

  • 🥄 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 🥄 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 🥄 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 🥄 1 tbsp honey
  • 🥄 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 🌶️ 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
  • 🌽 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (to thicken sauce)

🔥 Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken

  1. Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch until lightly coated. This helps create a crispy texture.

2️⃣ Sauté the Chicken

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides (about 5-6 minutes). Remove and set aside.

3️⃣ Cook the Vegetables

  1. In the same pan, add another 1 tbsp oil and sauté the broccoli, carrots, and garlic for about 3-4 minutes, until tender-crisp.

4️⃣ Make the Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, then stir into the sauce to thicken.

5️⃣ Combine Everything

  1. Return the chicken to the skillet with the veggies.
  2. Pour the sauce over everything and toss to coat.
  3. Stir in the cashews and cook for 2 more minutes, letting the sauce thicken and coat everything evenly.

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy

  • Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
  • Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal! 🍚

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Healthier Than Takeout: No unnecessary oils or additives.
  • Perfectly Balanced Flavors: Sweet, savory, and slightly spicy.
  • Quick & Easy: Ready in just 30 minutes!

Skip the takeout and make this homemade Cashew Chicken—it’s packed with bold flavors, crunchy cashews, and tender chicken for a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds! 🥢✨