Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS.Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. I’ve been known to order up some take-out from the local Chinese restaurant, but with this recipe, you’ll never have to run out again. Skip the delivery! Homemade is so much better than take-out. PLUS! If you’re a spicy food lover like I am, you can very easily spice things up with some spicy chili peppers, chili flakes, and an optional ingredient that I feel makes this version unique and better than any other cashew chicken recipe out there. Such a great recipe. Filing this one under Quick and Easy Meals for sure. I need more of those! It truly is super easy to put together, doesn’t take long at all to cook, and it does not disappoint in the flavor department. Chinese cuisine has given us so many wonderful dishes and I’m very thankful. This is how I make my version. I think it’s going to be your new favorite, my spicy food loving friends. Let’s talk about how we make Cashew Chicken, shall we? Heat the Oil. Heat a wok or large pan to medium heat and add oil. I use olive oil a lot, but often use sesame oil here and sometimes chili oil as well. The choice is yours. Onion and Peppers. Add onion and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes to soften. I like to get mine to brown a little bit and caramelize. Cashews. Add the cashew nuts and chicken and stir. Cook another 7-8 minutes, or until the chicken pieces are cooked through and become a pleasant golden brown. Stir. Stir to coat everything and warm the sauce, about 1 minute or longer. The sauce mixture will thicken up rather quickly. If it gets too thick, add a bit of water or chicken broth. The chicken is cooked through and coated in that wonderful sauce and it is huge on flavor. For garnish, sesame seeds are pretty common, though I enjoy fresh chopped parsley, slices of chili pepper, and chili flakes on everything. Water chestnut is popular as well for serving. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my cashew chicken recipe. So delicious! Another one of my favorite recipes. Let me know how you enjoy it.
Patty’s Perspective
I have to be honest. I’ve never been a fan of Chinese cuisine. I’m not sure why, even though Mike loves it. Mike has convinced me, however, that we’ve been missing out on the flavors of an entirely different part of the world. Fair enough. I’m glad he made this. I enjoyed this dish very much and look forward to having it again. With extra peppers, of course. Food like this will convert me. NOTE: This recipe was updated on 3/11/20 to include new photos and information. It was originally published on 11/9/15.
