Cashew Chicken Recipe for Better-Than-Takeout Flavor

Name: Cashew Chicken Recipe for Better-Than-Takeout Flavor
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 3 green onions, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry); 3/4 cup roasted cashews; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional); Steamed rice, for serving

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Better-than-takeout cashew chicken creates mouthwatering Chinese cuisine right at home. You can craft restaurant-quality flavors with this straightforward recipe.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
3 green onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
3/4 cup roasted cashews
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Steamed rice, for serving