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One Skillet Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

This One Skillet Cashew Chicken Stir Fry will satisfy your Chinese food craving and save you money in the process. And it is absolutely delicious! On your table in 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Maggie @ Cupcakes and Sarcasm

Ingredients

For the Sauce-

  • 1/2 Cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Honey
  • 2 Tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

For the Stir Fry-

  • 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 Lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into 1” cubes
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 4 Large Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2 Cups Broccoli Florets
  • 1 Large Red Bell Pepper, julienned
  • 1 Cup Sugar Snap Peas
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1/2 Cup Roasted Cashews (unsalted or lightly salted)
  • 4 Green Onion stalks, sliced

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine all of the sauce ingredients. Whisk together until the peanut butter dissolves and the sauce is creamy. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli, red pepper slices, peas, and carrots. Cook, uncovered for a few minutes and then cover and cook until the broccoli (and the rest of the veggies) are tender, but still crisp, about 5 more minutes.
  • Whisk the sauce one last time, uncover the skillet and add the sauce to the chicken and veggies. Add the cashews and green onion and give everything a good stir. Cook everything together for a few more minutes to let the flavors meld together. 
  • Remove from heat. Serve over rice, if desired. Enjoy!