Chinese Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

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Easy Cashew Chicken Stir Fry with garlicky sauce, ready in 25 minutes. Velveted chicken, crisp veggies, and crunchy cashews in one pot.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired

Method: Stir Fy

Servings: Servings

Calories: 425kcal

1 pound chicken boneless-skinless chicken thighs or breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Prepare the chicken: Place the cubed chicken in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Set aside for 5 minutes(or refrigerate for 30 minutes for deeper flavors).
Make the sauce: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, avocado oil, honey, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger until smooth. Set aside.
Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of the avocado oil in a large wok or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes without stirring, then toss and cook for another 2–3 minutes, or until the chicken is opaque and lightly browned at the edges. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Stir-fry the vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon avocado oil to the same pan. Add the broccoli and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, until the vegetables are bright and tender-crisp.
Add the chicken and cashews: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and add the roasted cashews. Toss everything together.
Add the sauce: Give the sauce a quick stir, then pour it over the chicken and vegetables.
Thicken the sauce: On low to medium heat, toss continuously for 1–2 minutes, until the sauce comes to a gentle bubble, thickens, and coats the chicken, vegetables, and cashews.
Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately over warm rice.

TO STORE: Refrigerate the stir-fry in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
TO REHEAT: Warm gently in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or broth. You can also microwave individual portions.
TO FREEZE: Not recommended once assembled; the veggies and cashews lose their crunch after thawing. If freezing, leave out the cashews and add them fresh after reheating.