Chinese Cashew Chicken
Chinese Cashew Chicken is a popular dish that is loved for its savory and sweet flavors. The tender chicken combined with the crunchy cashews, juicy red bell peppers and the fragrant brown sauce creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. If you're a fan of Chinese cuisine, you'll definitely want to try making this delicious dish at home. Here's how:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup of water until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the red bell pepper and garlic. Cook until the red bell pepper is just tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the cashews. Pour the sauce over the chicken and red bell pepper mixture, and bring to a simmer.
- Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Serve the Chinese Cashew Chicken over a bed of rice or noodles and enjoy!
Tips:
- Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
- For a crunchier texture, you can deep fry the chicken pieces before cooking them in the skillet.
- If you prefer a sweeter sauce, increase the amount of brown sugar used in the recipe.
This delicious Chinese Cashew Chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite. With its savory and sweet flavors, and its simple and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be able to enjoy this dish any night of the week. So, gather your ingredients, and let's get cooking!
