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Cashews mixed with Chicken and peppers on a White Plate on the Table
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Cashew Chicken Recipe

Easy Cashew Chicken Recipe that's not only gluten-free but is ready in 20 minutes. 
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Asian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 People
Calories 488kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ lbs. skinless chicken breast cut in bite size
  • 1 cup whole cashews I used the specially selected deluxe brand by Aldi
  • ½ cup bell peppers cut in strips
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • cup green onions chopped
  • 6 tablespoon vegetable oil more if needed
  • ½ cup honey
  • cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  • Wash, pat dry, and cut the chicken in bite size. Set aside.
    In a large bowl, add the cornstarch, salt and pepper, mix well. Set aside.
    Cashew Chicken Recipe - Preparing Chicken for Cooking in a White Plate with a Wooden Spoon
  • Coat the chicken then cook until golden brown on all sides. Best to do it in batches.
    Cashew Chicken Recipe - Frying Delicious Chicken in a Large Pan
  • Using the same pan or skillet, add a little more oil, add the chicken, bell peppers, green onions, cashew, and ginger. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir, and cook for 3 minutes.
    Cashew Chicken Recipe - Cooking and Mixing All Ingredients in a Pan with a Wooden Spoon
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and water.
    Add the sauce to the chicken, combine and cook for 5 minutes.
    Serve warm with rice.
    Cashews mixed with Chicken and peppers on a White Plate on the Table

Notes

Disclosure: This posted was originally published on December 26, 2018. It has been updated for content purposes only. The recipe remains the same as the readers already love it as is.  
**** Calories are estimated per serving ***

Nutrition

Serving: 6People | Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 32.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.1mg