Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry
Tender chicken breasts are quickly wok-tossed with crisp snap peas, carrots, and crunchy cashews in a savory oyster sauce, creating a nutty and vibrant Asian dish that's both simple to make and visually stunning for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews
- 2 cups snap peas
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 for garnish green onions
Instructions
- Slice 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and toss with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Mince 3 garlic cloves and 1-inch piece of fresh ginger; thinly slice 2 medium carrots and trim 2 cups of snap peas.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through; remove to a plate.
- Add another 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok if needed, then stir-fry the carrots for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the snap peas, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and peas are crisp-tender.
- Return the chicken to the wok and pour in 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, and 1/4 cup chicken broth; stir to coat everything evenly and simmer for 1 minute until sauce thickens.
- Stir in 1/2 cup roasted cashews and cook for 30 seconds to warm through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions if desired; serve immediately over steamed rice.
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