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Easy One Pot Cashew Chicken

Quick and easy cashew chicken recipe, made in one pot and 30 minutes on stovetop with simple ingredients. Better than Chinese takeout! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: asian recipe, cashew chicken, one pot meal
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 469kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken breast Bonesless, Cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Finely minced
  • 1.5 tablespoon Garlic Finely minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Red chili flakes Optional
  • ¼ cup Honey
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce Low sodium
  • 2 tablespoon Vinegar
  • 1-2 tbsp Sriracha sauce Or chili sauce
  • 1 cup Green peppers Cut into 1 inch pieces
  • ¾ cup Onion Cut into 1 inch pieces
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • ¾ cup Cashews Unsalted, Roasted

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a nonstick pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken, ginger, garlic, red chili flakes and stir fry until slightly golden brown. 
  • Add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sriracha sauce or sweet chili sauce. Mix everything together.
  • Add green peppers and onion and mix again.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. 
  • Add cornstarch OR dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoon water and add that into the pot. Mix well. 
  • Add cashews and cook for a few more minutes until liquid is reduced and sauce thickens. 
  • Serve with rice and enjoy. 

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1131mg | Potassium: 951mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 37.5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2.9mg