Are you looking for a quick, easy dinner recipe that’s full of flavor and sure to please the entire family? Look no further than this delicious cashew chicken stir fry! A classic Chinese stir-fry dish featuring tender pieces of chicken simmered in a garlic sauce with crunchy bell peppers and roasted cashews for some added texture. This meal is both healthy and flavorful, making it perfect for weeknight dinners – not to mention budget friendly! Read on below for our step-by-step instructions on how to make your own tasty cashew chicken stir fry tonight!
Recipe
Serves 4
1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, fat trimmed & cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tbsp. white pepper
1 tsp. coconut oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tbsp. arrowroot
2 oz. unsalted roasted cashew nuts
14 oz. cooked white rice
2 green onion, sliced
1 red chili, sliced
For the sauce:
4 tbsp. water
4 tbsp. coconut aminos
2 tbsp. oyster sauce
1 tbsp. rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves
How to Prepare
Place the sauce ingredients into a jar or bowl, stir to combine and set aside.
Place the chicken into a large bowl, season with 2-3 tablespoons of the sauce and the white pepper. Mix to combine, cover the bowl and set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.
Add the arrowroot to the remaining sauce, mix well, and set aside.
When ready to cook, add the coconut oil to a large skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and onion to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes. Next add the chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes. Now reduce the heat to medium, and add the remaining sauce, stir continuously to warm the sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat and mix through the cashews.
Serve immediately with the cooked rice, garnished with green onions and the optional red chili.
