Better Than Takeout Cashew Chicken

4.80 from 64 votes

Better Than Takeout Cashew Chicken

My Cashew Chicken is a lighter, easier option made with simple ingredients, tender chicken, and a flavorful garlic sauce with crunchy cashews.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian American

Keyword: Cashew Chicken, cashew chicken recipe, chicken with cashews, stir fry cashew chicken

Servings: People

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup soy sauce or low-sodium
½ cup chicken broth
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup whole unsalted cashews

Instructions

Cut 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the chicken to a ziplock bag along with ¼ cup cornstarch. Seal and shake the bag to coat the chicken pieces in the cornstarch.
Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk ¼ cup soy sauce, ½ cup chicken broth, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Add the sauce to the pan, along with 1 cup whole unsalted cashews. Toss until the sauce has thickened. Serve over rice and with veggies if desired.

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Updated April 4, 2025

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