How To Make Stir-Fried Chicken With Cashew Nuts

cashew nuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide a similar crunch with less fat.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce offers a similar sweetness.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based, while thighs are more economical.

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Marinate chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add marinated chicken, stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; keep warm.

In the same wok, add more oil if needed, then add bell peppers and onion.

Stir-fry vegetables until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.

Return chicken to the wok with vegetables.

Add oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Add cashew nuts and green onions, stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot with steamed rice.

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