20 Best Cashew Chicken Recipes - Savory, Sweet & Easy
JANUARY 20, 2023
CASHEW CHICKEN
BEST
Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a date night feast, cashew chicken is always a hit. With its savory and sweet flavors, crunchy texture, and tender chicken, this classic takeout dish is sure to please. And to make it even better, it’s easy to make at home.
We’ve pulled together 20 of the best cashew chicken recipes that you can make. From classic versions to easy twists like Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken, you’ll find a variety of ways to enjoy this delicious dish.
Running to the Kitchen
Thai Basil Cashew Chicken Skillet
This cashew chicken skillet is an easy, one-pan meal with lots of fresh basil flavor and a quick savory sweet sauce thatâ??s perfect over some rice.
15 min
TOTAL TIME
714
CALORIES
$5.21
PER SERVING
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Dinner at the Zoo
Cashew Chicken
This cashew chicken is chunks of crispy chicken and roasted cashews tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. Serve over rice for the perfect easy dinner option!
25
8,121
34
35 min
TOTAL TIME
571
CALORIES
$1.52
PER SERVING
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Oh, Sweet Basil
Quick and Easy Cashew Chicken
A delicious and easy-to-prepare cashew chicken dish that is stir-fried with a savory sauce and crunchy cashews for a quick and delicious dinner.
7
2,277
178
10 min
TOTAL TIME
300
CALORIES
$0.73
PER SERVING
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I Heart Eating
Easy Cashew Chicken Recipe
Easy Cashew Chicken recipe is a quick, takeout-at-home Chinese chicken dinner that's so faster and better-for-you than getting takeout!
1
39
2
25 min
TOTAL TIME
393
CALORIES
$1.54
PER SERVING
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Easy Good Ideas
Cashew Chicken Recipe
This Cashew Chicken is a one-pan, 30-minute dinner so it’s perfect for busy weeknights! Skip the takeout and try making this at home.
1
26
25 min
TOTAL TIME
588
CALORIES
$1.50
PER SERVING
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Go Usto
Chinese Cashew Chicken & Basmati Rice
Cook up the classic crispy-yet-sticky cashew chicken you know and love – fresh from the pan, with plenty of veggies, and served with fluffy basmati rice. Yum!
4,704
12
25 min
TOTAL TIME
837
CALORIES
$2.80
PER SERVING
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Featured Recipe
Cooklist AI
Royal Cashew Chicken Korma
This mouth-watering Royal Cashew Chicken Korma combines tender chicken, cashews, and a medley of aromatic spices in a creamy, flavorful sauce for a delightful Indian culinary experience. It's perfect for weeknight dinners, but also impressive enough for special occasions.
2
28 min
TOTAL TIME
651
CALORIES
$1.75
PER SERVING
Ingredients
16 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
1/4 cup cashews
Directions
8 STEPS
1
Soak cashews in 1/4 cup boiling water for 15 minutes.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Stir in curry powder, turmeric, ground cardamom, ground cumin, and chicken. Cook for 3 more minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Mix in chicken broth, tomato sauce, and salt; bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes.
5
In a food processor or blender, blend cashews, soaking water, and heavy cream until smooth.
6
Blend cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and add it to the skillet, stirring well.
7
Stir in the cashew-cream mixture and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
8
Serve the Royal Cashew Chicken Korma over cooked basmati rice.
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Ambitious Kitchen
Jessica's Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken
Delicious sheet pan cashew chicken packed with a rainbow of veggies for the perfect weeknight dinner! This easy, healthy cashew chicken recipe is wonderful served with a side of rice or cauliflower rice and makes the best meal prep for busy weeks.
19
645
45 min
TOTAL TIME
680
CALORIES
$3.21
PER SERVING
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Foodie Chicks Rule
Cashew Chicken Recipe
Delicious and simple to make!
283
468
CALORIES
$1.82
PER SERVING
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Food Fanatic
Whole 30 Cashew Chicken Curry
Whole 30 Cashew Chicken Curry is dinner in a hurry! With a single sheet pan, you've got dinner made.
167
192
1
50 min
TOTAL TIME
467
CALORIES
$2.44
PER SERVING
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Kawaling Pinoy
Cashew Chicken
Chicken stir-fry with cashews and snow peas perfect for busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and tasty, there's no need for take-out!
2
1,232
5
40 min
TOTAL TIME
482
CALORIES
$1.76
PER SERVING
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Eating Well
Cashew Chicken
The favorite Asian-inspired stir-fry dish has plenty of colorful veggies, chicken and crunchy cashews.
173
1
55 min
TOTAL TIME
717
CALORIES
$4.55
PER SERVING
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Old House to New Home
Instant Pot Cashew Chicken
This easy Instant Pot recipe has delicious veggies, tender chicken, and salty cashews. A Chinese take out favorite!
1
37 min
TOTAL TIME
495
CALORIES
$2.23
PER SERVING
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Olivia's Cuisine
Meal Prep Cashew Chicken
Whip up a week's worth of delicious and nutritious cashew chicken in just one meal prep session!
1
20 min
TOTAL TIME
411
CALORIES
$3.01
PER SERVING
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Inquiring Chef
Thai Cashew Chicken
Savory and sweet, this Thai Cashew Chicken is a weeknight dinner dream - better than take-out, loaded with flavorful sauce, and can be made in a matter of minutes.
7
11,724
67
25 min
TOTAL TIME
595
CALORIES
$2.16
PER SERVING
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HungryForever
Cashew Chicken Recipe
A mild chicken dish seasoned with cashews.
2
409
30 min
TOTAL TIME
572
CALORIES
$1.94
PER SERVING
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My Natural Family
20 Minute Cashew Chicken Recipe {Paleo, Gluten-Free, Clean Eating, Dairy-Free}
This cashew chicken recipe only takes 20 minutes to make and is sweet and tangy with a crunch from the cashews. I love how it uses ingredients I already have. My children love this Paleo chicken!
13
79,436
279
20 min
TOTAL TIME
480
CALORIES
$4.09
PER SERVING
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Noshtastic
Low Carb Cashew Chicken
The takeout recipe you love but with a fraction of the carbs! works great for Keto, low carb, and Paleo diets.
404
11
30 min
TOTAL TIME
398
CALORIES
$1.68
PER SERVING
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One Pot Recipes
Cashew Chicken Recipe
Quick and easy cashew chicken recipe, made in one pot and 30 minutes on stovetop with simple ingredients. Better than Chinese takeout!
3
1,359
30 min
TOTAL TIME
601
CALORIES
$2.07
PER SERVING
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Hello Spoonful
Thai Cashew Chicken
Better than takeout! Thai Cashew Chicken is such a easy weekend dinner and its ready in less than 30 minutes! Full of flavor and great for meal prepping!
10
748
CALORIES
$3.25
PER SERVING
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The Recipe Critic
Cashew Chicken
This homemade Cashew Chicken is way better than takeout! Tender chicken is stir-fried and tossed with a luscious garlic sauce and cashews.
8
19,527
386
30 min
TOTAL TIME
645
CALORIES
$1.96
PER SERVING
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