📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken

• 500g (1 lb) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cubed

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• 1 tbsp oil (for cooking)

Vegetables

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 small red onion, sliced

• ¾ cup roasted cashews (unsalted preferred)

Sauce

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional but recommended)

• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ cup chicken broth or water

• 1 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken)

Aromatics

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Method

1️⃣ Marinate Chicken (10–15 minutes)

Mix chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch. Let it rest while prepping vegetables.

2️⃣ Prepare Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, honey, sesame oil, broth, and cornstarch. Set aside.

3️⃣ Cook Chicken

• Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.

• Add chicken in a single layer.

• Cook 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through.

• Remove and set aside.

4️⃣ Stir-Fry Vegetables

• In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed.

• Add garlic and ginger; sauté 30 seconds.

• Add broccoli and cook 2–3 minutes.

• Add bell pepper and onion; stir-fry until slightly tender but still crisp.

5️⃣ Combine Everything

• Return chicken to the pan.

• Pour in sauce and stir.

• Cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.

• Add cashews last and toss.

6️⃣ Serve

Serve hot over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.

🍽 Serving Ideas

• Steamed jasmine rice

• Brown rice

• Fried rice

• Noodles

• Lettuce wraps

❓ Can I use chicken thighs instead of breast?

Yes! Thighs are juicier and more flavorful.

❓ Can I make it vegetarian?

Yes. Replace chicken with tofu or mushrooms and use vegetarian oyster sauce.

❓ How do I make it spicy?

Add:

• 1 tsp chili flakes

• 1 tbsp sriracha

• Fresh sliced chilies

❓ Why is my sauce not thick?

Make sure:

• Cornstarch is mixed well before adding.

• Sauce simmers long enough to activate thickening.

❓ Can I bake instead of stir-fry?

Yes.

• Spread everything in a baking dish.

• Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes.

• Add cashews halfway through.

❓ How long does it last in the fridge?

3–4 days in an airtight container.

❓ Can I freeze it?

Yes, but vegetables may soften. Best consumed fresh.

❓ How do restaurants get the glossy sauce?

They use:

• Cornstarch slurry

• High heat

• A little sugar for shine

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