Description
Dragon Chili Cashew Chicken is a spicy and savory dish that combines tender chicken with crunchy cashews and a fiery chili sauce, creating a flavor explosion in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cashews
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili paste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the bell pepper and onion, sautéing until they are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, chili paste, and honey.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat.
- Add the cashews and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili paste to control the spice level.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Dragon Chili Cashew Chicken, spicy chicken recipe, Asian cuisine, stir-fry