Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

This Cashew Chicken Stir Fry is a quick, easy, and flavor-packed meal with chicken, crisp bell peppers, and cashews, all coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this stir fry comes together in just 35 minutes and tastes better than takeout!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 medium red bell peppers (julienned, different colors)
• 1/2 cup broccoli florets
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 cup roasted cashews
• green onions
• sesame seeds

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Prepare the Chicken: ---
2. 2Velvet the Chicken:: In a bowl, whisk together egg white, cornstarch, soy sauce, and vegetable oil. Add chicken pieces, stirring to coat. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
3. 3--- Prepare the Stir Fry ---
4. 4Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
5. 5Add the marinated chicken and season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir-fry until the chicken is fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
6. 6Add the bell peppers and broccoli. Continue to stir-fry until vegetables are just tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7. 7Mix in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil, combining everything thoroughly for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in the roasted cashews.
8. 8Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.