how to make cashew chicken

Cashew chicken is a delicious and popular Chinese dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a flavorful sauce. Here’s a recipe to help you make cashew chicken:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup unsalted cashews
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are no longer pink in the center, stirring occasionally. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet and continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch mixture, sugar, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
7. Add the cashews to the skillet and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and the cashews are heated through.
8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.
9. Serve the cashew chicken hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Feel free to customize the dish by adding other vegetables such as carrots, mushrooms, or snap peas. Enjoy your homemade cashew chicken!