This Cashew Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make stir fry that combines tender chicken with a flavorful sauce and roasted cashews. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a tasty dinner option.
Ingredients
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (cornflour)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (all-purpose or light)
- 1 ½ tbsp Chinese cooking wine or mirin
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- Dash of white pepper (or black pepper substitute)
Stir Fry:
- 500g (1 lb) chicken thigh, skinless boneless, cut into 1″ (2.5 cm) pieces
- 2 tbsp peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ onion, chopped into ¾” (1.75 cm) pieces (yellow, brown, or white)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped into 0.8″ (2 cm) pieces
- 6 tbsp water
- ¾ cup roasted cashews, unsalted
