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Easy Better-Than-Takeout Cashew Chicken – Quick 20-Minute Family Dinner

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This better-than-takeout cashew chicken is a quick, flavorful stir-fry packed with juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and crunchy cashews in a garlicky soy sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a healthier homemade alternative to your favorite restaurant dish.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup frozen edamame
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup unsalted cashews
  • 3/4–1 cup green onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Coat chicken in cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a zip-top bag.
  2. Heat sesame and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes until mostly cooked through.
  4. Add broccoli, bell pepper, edamame, and garlic. Stir and cook 3–4 minutes.
  5. Whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, chili garlic sauce, and ginger in a bowl.
  6. Add cashews to the skillet and mix.
  7. Pour in sauce and simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Add green onions, stir, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Best served fresh for maximum crunch and flavor.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Adjust chili garlic sauce for more or less heat.

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