Ginger Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Ginger Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry brings the vibrant flavors of Chinese cuisine to your table with this non-vegetarian dish featuring tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and fresh bell peppers, all coated in a tangy ginger sauce that balances sweet and spicy notes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it’s versatile enough to serve over rice or noodles.

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Overview

This delightful dish brings the vibrant flavors of a Chinese takeout favorite right to your kitchen. The combination of tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a zesty ginger sauce, creates a symphony of flavors and textures. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this stir-fry is sure to impress with its balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Soy, Tree Nuts (Cashews)

Cuisine

Chinese

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1.5 Cups chicken broth
• 0.5 Cups soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) cornstarch
• 0.75 Teaspoons (tsp) fresh ginger, grated
• 0.75 Teaspoons (tsp) brown sugar
• 0.25 Cups cornstarch
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) fresh ginger, grated
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) curry powder
• 2 Pounds (lb) skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) sesame oil
• 3 Green onions, minced
• 1 Bell pepper, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) sesame seeds
• 0.5 Cups cashews, toasted

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 0.75 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, and brown sugar until smooth. Set aside.
2. In a large, sealable plastic bag, combine 0.25 cup cornstarch, 1.5 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, and curry powder. Add the chicken cubes to the bag, seal, and shake until the chicken is evenly coated.
3. Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Add the minced green onions and bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Reduce the heat to medium and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat, add the toasted cashews, and toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Ginger Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry!