This Easy Cashew Chicken Recipe is my go to recipe for whenever I’m craving a good Cashew Chicken dinner.

Looking for another similar Chinese recipe? Try my Kung Pao Chicken with Brussel Sprouts.

It tastes just like those in the restaurants, however it can be really tweaked to your personal liking.

So if you like more cashews add those, more broccoli vs carrots add those and so on. 

I have experimented with a few Cashew Chicken recipes over the years and promise you your going to love this one.

I’m the type of lady that has to try every Cashew Chicken dish whenever we go out to eat. I do this to compare really. And this recipe really rises above the rest!

So go ahead and Skip the takeout tonight and learn to make this iconic dish in the comfort of your own home. Impress yourself, I know you can do it!

Cashew Chicken is one of my favorite Thai dishes, I will order it everytime I go to a Thai restaurant. Some prepare it so well and others not. Sometimes you will find it to sweet and others will not have enough cashews or will just crush them making it hard to notice. 

So when I find a restaurant that does it well, I definitely will leave them a good review on tripadvisor. 

I love making this dish at home though, and that is because I can really tweak it to my liking. 

My dish is made with fresh chicken breasts, crispy broccoli, sliced carrots, fresh garlic and ginger and sauteed in an amazing asian sauce that you’re sure to love. 

All the ingredients found in this dish can be located at pretty much any large grocery. 

Once you learn to make this simple Cashew Chicken at home, you will be making it more often Guaranteed!

WHERE WAS CASHEW CHICKEN INVENTED

This is somewhat of a complicated question, today it is known to come from Thailand and is a very popular street food expectaill in Bangkok. However, most Thai people will say it was brought over by the chinese. 

IS CASHEW CHICKEN GLUTEN FREE

No, Cashew Chicken is not Gluten free. Because of the Oyster sauce and other asian ingredients listed.

IS CASHEW CHICKEN HEALTHY

Yes, just look at all those vegetables and lean chicken meat in this dish. Also it is a great meal option for those on a Keto Diet. Because it is made with Skinless Chicken breasts and an array of vegetables. 

The hardest part about making homemade Cashew Chicken is “chopping those vegetables”. Once you have that part done, the rest comes together in a snap.

This whole meal can be pulled together in less than 30 minutes.

HOW TO MAKE CASHEW CHICKEN STIR FRY

You can use a wok or skillet, I used a wok because that is what I had available. 

• First you will want to start by rinsing and slicing the chicken then again into medium bite size pieces.
• Then add the chicken to the bowl and marinade with cornstarch, salt and shaoxing wine.
• For a minimum of 30 minutes in the fridge. 
• Meanwhile, wash and prepare the vegetables. By dicing the broccoli florets along with the carrots. 
• Then bring a wok/pan of water to a bowl, turn down the heat and add the broccoli florets in flipping over and over for 30 seconds.
• Remove with a strainer and set aside.
• Do the same with the carrots.
• Once the vegetables have been simmered, keep the water in the wok/pan.
• Then add in the chicken, be careful not to stir too much as you don’t want to marinade to all come off.
• Simmer in the water for roughly 5 minutes till the chicken has poached
• Remove the chicken, strain and set up top of the vegetables. 
• Dump the water, then and the sauce to the same wok/pan.
• Add back in the chicken and saute for 2 minutes before adding back in the vegetables. 
• Saute all together adding in the cornstarch/water mixture and saute till thick for another 2 minutes
• Serve and enjoy!

HOW TO MAKE CASHEW CHICKEN SAUCE

Some people use Hoisin sauce in there sauce, I prefer Oyster which makes it less sweet.

• Oyster Sauce – feel free to use Hoisin
• Soy sauce
• Cornstarch
• Sesame oil
• Shaoxing wine
• Chicken stock or Vegetable
• Sugar
• White pepper

IS CASHEW CHICKEN SWEET

Cashew chicken should not be only sweet, however there are some places that make it sweet. Traditional Cashew Chicken should have a balance of flavors. Which make it sweet, spicy and savory!

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CASHEW CHICKEN

Basmati rice goes really well alongside this dish.

If you liked this recipe? Then you will want to try my other ASIAN inspired recipes below!

• Easy Green Thai Curry
• Black Bean Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry
• Chinese Chicken Broccoli Stir-fry
• Kung Pao Chicken with Brussel Sprouts
• Black Pepper Shrimp
• Best Thai Red Curry
• Chinese Chicken Broccoli Stir-fry
• Beef Pepper Ramen
• Egg fried Rice
• Vegetable Egg Drop Soup

Notes: This recipe can also be made with just about any meat such as chinese pork, beef or shrimp.  Plus, if you like a little more heat to your dish then feel free to add some red pepper chili flakes or some fresh chili paste. 

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Easy Cashew Chicken Recipe

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Better than takeout!

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Ingredients

• 2 Breasts Boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp Ginger/Garlic Paste
• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 cup Whole Cashews
• 3 Carrots
• CHICKEN MARINADE
• 2 tbsp Corn Starch
• 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 1 tbsp Low Sodium Soy sauce
• SAUTEING SAUCE
• 6 tbsp Chicken Stock (low sodium)
• 3 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 2 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• pinch White Pepper
• OPTIONAL
• 2 cups Basmati rice

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 770Total Fat: 41gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 2322mgCarbohydrates: 63gFiber: 6gSugar: 13gProtein: 37g

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