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Cashew Chicken

Savory Cashew Chicken: Easy Weeknight Dinner Delight

This Cashew Chicken recipe blends rich flavors and tantalizing textures for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch for coating
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch for sauce thickening
For Frying
  • 2 tablespoons Oil high smoke point such as canola or olive oil
For the Aromatics and Topping
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger minced
  • 1 cup Unsalted roasted cashews
  • 2 stalks Green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cashew Chicken
  1. Prepare Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine chicken stock, soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, and additional cornstarch. Whisk together until smooth and well blended. Set aside.
  2. Coat Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch in a large bowl until evenly coated. Set aside to allow the cornstarch to adhere.
  3. Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add more oil if needed. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, then add cashews and stir-fry for another minute.
  5. Combine Sauce: Pour sauce mixture into the pan with aromatics, stir well, and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbling and slightly thickened.
  6. Finish Dish: Add fried chicken back into the pan, tossing to coat. Stir in green onions and cook until heated through.
  7. Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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