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  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 green bell pepper
Meat & Seafood
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
International
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Pantry
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp cooking sherry
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Spices & Seasonings
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Cashew Chicken

Prep
10M
Cook
10M
Time
20M
Skill
Easy
Yield
4 servings
CUISINE
Chinese
Price
$
Cashews have to be some of the tastiest nuts on the planet. So this classic duo of cashews and chicken always hits the spot. Stir fry together with any combination of your favorite veggies.

Prep Steps

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces {do:cut}
  • 1 bunch green onions into 1-inch pieces {do:cut}
  • 4 cloves garlic {do:mince}
  • 1 green bell pepper into 1/2-inch strips {do:slice}

Mix the Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together...

  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp cooking sherry
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Toast the Cashews

In a dry wok over medium-high heat, toast until lightly browned, 2–3 minutes, then set aside...

  • 1 cup cashews

Cook the Chicken

Turn the heat to high and add...

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

Cook until browned and cooked through, 6–8 minutes, then set aside.

Stir Fry & Finish

Add to the wok and stir fry until softened, 1–2 minutes...

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bunch green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips

Return the chicken and cashews to the wok, pour in the sauce and cook until it boils and thickens. Remove from the heat and serve over white rice.

Nutrition Per serving · estimated
430Calories
28gProtein
18gCarbs
28gFat
3gFiber
4gSugar
730mgSodium
Doesn't change when you scale the recipe.
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