Description
This Irresistible Spicy Cashew Chicken is a quick and flavorful meal that you can prepare in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce or sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, onion, and bell pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes until the veggies are tender.
- Add the soy sauce, chili sauce, and honey to the pan; stir to combine.
- Finally, mix in the cashews and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.
- Adjust the amount of chili sauce to your spice preference.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like broccoli or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg