Chinese food is something all of us love, and Cashew Chicken is a bowl of heartwarming, spicy comfort food that is flavorful and very comforting. Moreover, it is quick to make and is healthy to eat too. This side dish can be enjoyed with white rice accompanied by warm Vegetables in Chinese Chilli Garlic Sauce and brown rice as well. So, here’s to make this easy Chinese recipe which is healthy as well.
In case you are chicken thighs lover then you must have eaten them many times. I am pretty sure! However, have you ever tried Chicken with Cashew Nuts, friends? No? Then you so need to taste this Chicken Cashew Stir Fry | Cashew Chicken Stir Fry.
As quick and easy to make as the Schezwan Noodles, this Recipe for Cashew Chicken yields sizzling, subtly spicy low carb Asian meal. You would love eating it around the year. Moreover, if you like broccoli then you may even add it to this dish.
Overall, this chicken meal is saucy and finely sauteed. Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, bell peppers, green onions or snow peas to it and you are sure to say the same! The best part is that you do not need a large skillet to stir-fry it. A small wok works just fine for Cashew Chicken Recipe.
Having said that, do give this simple yet special recipe a shot. You can double the sauce proportions and make a larger batch of the same if you want. And either of the vegetable oil, sesame oil can be used for making it. So, set aside some time this weekend and try out this amazing recipe.
If you like eating Chicken with some pairing then you must also try: Chinese Style Lychee Chicken.
Chinese Cashew Chicken
Ingredients
- Chicken breast-2
- Vegetable oil-3 tbsp
- Ginger-1 inch piece finely chopped
- Garlic-4-5 cloves finely chopped
- Onion-1 cup cut into small squares
- Green capsicum-1 cut into small squares
- Red bell pepper-12 cut into small squares
- Cashew nuts-1 cup
- Soya sauce-3 tsp
- Tomato ketchup-2 tsp
- Rice wine vinegar-2 tsp
- Dry red chilies-3-4 soak in water for 5-6 minutes and blend in a blender to make a paste
- Black pepper powder-12 tsp
- Sesame oil-14 tsp
- Cornflour-1 tbsp
- Salt-to taste
Instructions
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Method of preparation
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Cut chicken breast into small cubes
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Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok and fry chicken pieces till the chicken is half cooked
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remove from the wok and keep aside
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In the same wok, add 1 tbsp oil
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Add ginger and garlic and fry for 2 minutes
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Add onion, red bell pepper and capsicum
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Fry for 2 minutes
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Add chicken
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Add soya sauce, tomato ketchup, rice wine vinegar, red chili paste, black pepper and sesame oil to the wok
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In a bowl, add little water and dissolve cornflour in it
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Add it to the wok
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Add salt
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Cook on medium heat till chicken is cooked
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Serve hot with some rice
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looks fantastic
Reshmi Mahesh
Delicious…
Priya
Omg, this dish looks super rich and yummy..Love it.
Tina
Beautiful clicks dear..Chicken sounds interesting and mouthwatering.
Shirley Tay
Wow! You’ve impressed me with this Asian dish! Happy Mother’s Day to u & be sure to head over for a mouth-watering dish + some laughter @ Surprise Mom with A Stalk of Abalone Flower On Mother’s Day! Hope to see u there!
Julie
Tempting n delicious!!
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Krithi
Looks so tempting!
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Mango Ginger
It’s one of my favourite dishes and you’ve presented it beautifully.
purabi naha
Neha, this looks wonderful. I have a really strong urge to pinch that yummy bit of chicken off the plate! Great post.
Deeps @ Naughty Curry
looks mouth watering, esp the cashews and the presentation its all perfect!