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Why This Recipe Works
Quick & Easy — Less than 30 minutes for this extraordinary tasty cashew chicken dish? It’s true! The ingredients just come right together in the skillet and the sauce is just a little of this, a little of that, whisk together, pour in, and let simmer! Healthy(er) — While I’m not claiming this easy cashew chicken is going to win any health awards, it is healthier than take out. That’s because this recipe uses less oil and other fats to cook in. Plus, we add fresh veggies and just a bit of cashew for that awesome crunch. Customizable — Swap out the chicken for beef or pork. Substitute ground for diced chicken. Add in some other veggies to go with or instead of the peppers. Make it yours! Love sauce? Double that up too! Great for groups — Do you have guests visiting or want to impress your friends? Then you must try this Chinese cashew chicken. It’s easy to double and comes together in under 30 minutes! So crunchy, tasty, saucy, and filling, you’ll wonder why you haven’t made this before.
Expert Tips and Tricks
Two skinless boneless chicken thighs can be substituted for each chicken breast. Instead of white sugar, you can also use liquid honey in this Chinese cashew chicken dish. Oyster sauce is sometimes sold as “Oyster Flavored Sauce.” Lee Kum Kee Panda is a good brand which is widely available. This cashew chicken dish will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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