That’s right, you read the title of this blog post correctly. In just 10 minutes you can have dinner on the table for everyone to enjoy!
My husband just asked me which recipe I’m writing up and when I said the cashew chicken his response was, “that’s a great one!” I’m going to cut to the chase and share the recipe so you can spend less time reading and more time enjoying this delicious meal.
10-minute Cashew Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into thin bite size pieces
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- ¼ cup less sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup whole, unsalted cashews
Instructions
- To make the sauce, combine 1 tablespoon sesame oil, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, honey, ginger, garlic, five spice and red pepper flakes into a medium-size bowl. Whisk until combined and set aside for later.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon corn starch, salt and ground black pepper. Place the bite size pieces of chicken into a bag or bowl and cover with cornstarch mixture. Mix the chicken around until it is fully coated. Add another tablespoon of cornstarch if needed.
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is heated, add the chicken and sear for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir the pot for consistent cooking. Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until all the chicken is fully cooked. Add in the bell peppers and cashews and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir frequently until fully mixed.
- Enjoy with a side of rice, brown rice, steamed broccoli or quinoa!
Notes
If you don’t have less sodium soy sauce you can reduce the amount you use. If you don’t have rice wine vinegar you can use apple cider vinegar.
Samina Qureshi, RDN, LD, IFNCP, is the owner of Wholesome Start, a virtual nutrition therapy practice, in Houston. She helps clients discover the root cause of their health concerns and empowers them to nourish their bodies without stress or guilt. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting with new recipes, practicing mindful movement and spending time with family and friends. Connect with her on Wholesome Start, and on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.