Chinese-Style Cashew Chicken
with Garlicky Rice and Veggies- Tree nuts
- Soy
- Sesame
- Mustard
- Sulphites
- Wheat
All the flavours of a cheeky takeout treat, but served separately so that everyone in the family can enjoy what they love! Sriracha brings a little extra heat for the grown ups.
Ingredients
2 unit
Chicken Breasts
¾ cup
Basmati Rice
227 g
Broccoli, florets
160 g
Sweet Bell Pepper
3 g
Garlic
28 g
Cashews
(Contains: Tree nuts)
¼ cup
Hoisin Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Sesame, Mustard)
½ tbsp
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Sulphites, Wheat)
1 tbsp
Cornstarch
(Contains: Sulphites)
2 tsp
Sriracha
Not included in your delivery
1.5 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Peel, then mince or grate garlic. Heat a medium pot over medium heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then rice and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 2-3 min. Add 1 1/4 cups water and 1/8 tsp salt (dbl both for 4 ppl) and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. Remove pot from heat. Set aside, still covered.
While rice cooks, core, then cut pepper into 1-inch pieces. Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil, then chicken. Pan-fry until golden-brown, 1-2 min per side. (NOTE: Cook chicken in 2 batches for 4 ppl, using 1/2 tbsp oil per batch.) Transfer chicken to a baking sheet. Roast in the middle of the oven until cooked through, 10-12 min.
While chicken roasts, heat the same pan over medium-high. When hot, add broccoli and 2 tbsp water (dbl for 4 ppl). Cook, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed and broccoli begins to soften, 2-3 min. Add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then peppers. Cook, stirring often, until veggies are tender-crisp, 4-5 min. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine. Remove pan from heat. Transfer veggies to a plate, then cover to keep warm.
Whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch and 2/3 cup water (dbl for 4 ppl) in a medium bowl. Add hoisin mixture to the same pan (from step 4). Bring to a boil over medium. Cook, whisking often, until sauce thickens slightly, 2-3 min.
Fluff rice with a fork. Thinly slice chicken. Divide chicken, rice and veggies between plates. Drizzle sauce over chicken or serve on the side for dipping. Sprinkle cashews over top. Drizzle sriracha over top, to taste.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish, but some found it bland; adding extra garlic or spices boosted the taste for several reviewers.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated the simple preparation, with many finding it quick and easy to follow.
- Suggestions: Consider toasting the cashews, adding more vegetables like onions or carrots, and increasing the sauce quantity for more flavor.
- Portions: Some found it filling with good portion sizes, while others wished for more vegetables or sauce.
- Texture: Reviewers loved the crunch from the cashews and the tenderness of the chicken when cooked properly.
