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.