Cashew Chicken
type: Recipe
headline: Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry with Bell Pepper and Onion
description: Cook cashew chicken with chicken, roasted cashews, bell pepper, onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce alternatives.
author: Chinese Food at Home
language: en
recipe cuisine: Chinese
recipe category: Main dish
keywords: chicken, takeout-style, family-friendly, high-protein
recipe yield: 4 servings
prep time: PT18M
cook time: PT14M
total time: PT32M
recipe ingredient: chicken: 500 g / 1.1 lb boneless chicken thigh or breast.
recipe ingredient: cashews: 3/4 cup roasted unsalted.
recipe ingredient: bell pepper: 1 large.
recipe ingredient: onion: 1/2 medium.
recipe ingredient: green onion: 2 (optional).
recipe ingredient: garlic: 2 cloves.
recipe ingredient: ginger: 1 tsp grated (optional).
recipe ingredient: soy sauce: 2 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: oyster sauce: 1 tbsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: rice vinegar: 1 tsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: sugar: 1 tsp.
recipe ingredient: cornstarch: 2 tsp.
recipe ingredient: neutral oil: 1 tbsp.
recipe instructions: Cut and marinate chicken
  type: HowToStep
  text: Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Toss with 1 teaspoon soy sauce, cornstarch, and a splash of water until lightly coated. Let it sit while you cut bell pepper, onion, green onion, garlic, and ginger.
recipe instructions: Mix sauce and prepare cashews
  type: HowToStep
  text: In a small bowl, stir remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce if using, rice vinegar, sugar, and 3 tablespoons water. Keep cashews separate until the end so they stay crunchy and do not soften in the sauce.
recipe instructions: Cook chicken until mostly done
  type: HowToStep
  text: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in one layer and cook until the outside is lightly browned and the inside is almost cooked through. Move it to a plate if the pan feels crowded.
recipe instructions: Stir-fry vegetables
  type: HowToStep
  text: Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, ginger, and green onion whites to the skillet. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly and smell sweet. They should still have some crunch.
recipe instructions: Return chicken and sauce
  type: HowToStep
  text: Put the chicken back in the pan and pour in the sauce. Stir while it bubbles and coats the chicken and vegetables. Check that the chicken is fully cooked before moving to the final step.
recipe instructions: Add cashews at the end
  type: HowToStep
  text: Turn off the heat and fold in the cashews and green onion tops if using. Serve right away. Adding cashews last keeps them warm and coated but still crisp, which is the main texture of the dish.
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about: Cashews
about: Chicken
about: Bell pepper and onion
mentions: Roasted unsalted cashews are easiest because the soy sauce already adds salt.
mentions: Use red, yellow, or green bell pepper depending on what is cheapest.
mentions: Oyster sauce is useful but not mandatory; hoisin plus soy sauce is a practical fallback.
mentions: Use peanuts or almonds instead of cashews if needed.
mentions: Use mushrooms, broccoli, or snow peas instead of bell pepper.
mentions: Use firm tofu instead of chicken for a meat-free version.
mentions: Cashews: Roasted cashews, Peanuts, Almonds. Use unsalted nuts if possible because soy sauce and oyster sauce already add salt.
mentions: Chicken: Chicken thigh, Chicken breast, Firm tofu. A short cornstarch marinade keeps thin chicken pieces tender.
mentions: Bell pepper and onion: Broccoli, Snow peas, Mushrooms. Keep vegetables crisp-tender so the cashews remain the main texture contrast.

faq
type: FAQPage
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language: en
main entity: Can I make cashew chicken without oyster sauce?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. Use hoisin plus soy sauce, vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce, or extra soy sauce with a pinch of sugar.
main entity: What can replace cashews?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Peanuts, almonds, or extra vegetables can replace cashews, though the flavor will change.
main entity: Is cashew chicken spicy?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: This version is not spicy by default. Chili crisp or chili flakes can be served on the side.

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