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Restaurant-Style Cashew Chicken (Better Than Takeout!)


🥡 Golden, crispy chicken tossed in a savory-sweet garlic sauce, loaded with crunchy cashews—this dish tastes just like your favorite Chinese takeout but is ready in 30 minutes! Serve over steamed rice with veggies for a complete meal.


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Faster than delivery – Ready in 30 mins flat!
✅ Crispy without deep-frying – Uses a quick pan-sear method.
✅ Perfect sauce balance – Sweet, savory, and slightly tangy.
✅ Meal-prep friendly – Reheats like a dream.
✅ Ad-optimized structure – Keeps readers scrolling (and ads loading!).


Ingredients

(Serves 4)

For the Chicken:

  • 1.5 lbs (700g) boneless chicken thighs, cubed (or breasts for leaner option)

  • 3 tbsp cornstarch

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp rice wine or sherry

  • 1 egg white (optional, for extra crispiness)

  • 3 tbsp oil (for frying)

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)

  • ½ cup (120ml) chicken broth

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken)

For Stir-Frying:

  • 1 cup (150g) cashews, raw or toasted

  • 1 bell pepper, diced

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1-inch ginger, grated

  • 3 green onions, sliced

  • Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)


Step-by-Step Instructions