Cashew Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
Crunchy cashews, tender chicken, and perfectly stir-fried noodles—this dish delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. The sauce coats everything in a rich, nutty, and slightly sweet glaze. You get crispy vegetables, juicy chicken, and golden cashews in every bite. It’s a homemade upgrade from that lifeless takeout sitting in your fridge. The mix of textures makes this chow mein ridiculously satisfying. Plus, the cashews add just the right amount of crunch without making you feel guilty. If you want a meal that feels indulgent but is secretly balanced, this is your new go-to dish.
Cashew Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
A savory stir-fried noodle dish packed with juicy chicken, crunchy cashews, and crisp vegetables—all coated in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Noodles & Veggies:
- 8 oz chow mein noodles cooked and drained
- ½ cup bell peppers sliced
- ½ cup carrots shredded
- ½ cup snow peas
- ½ cup broccoli florets
- 2 green onions chopped
- ¾ cup cashews lightly toasted
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Mix chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the veggies: Stir-fry bell peppers, carrots, snow peas, and broccoli until slightly tender.
- Prepare the sauce: Combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Mix everything: Return the chicken to the wok, add the noodles, and pour in the sauce.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir in the cornstarch mixture until the sauce coats everything evenly.
- Finish with crunch: Toss in toasted cashews and top with green onions. Serve hot
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 460
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
Vitamin & Mineral Content (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 28%
- Iron: 15%
- Calcium: 10%
- Magnesium: 12%
- Potassium: 14%
Flavor-Boosting Tips
- Toast the cashews until golden for extra crunch.
- Add a dash of chili flakes if you like heat.
- Swap snow peas for mushrooms for a richer bite.
- Serve immediately—soggy noodles are a crime.
- Drizzle a little extra sesame oil before serving for deeper flavor.
