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Cashew Chicken

Delicious Cashew Chicken That Beats Takeout Every Time

This Cashew Chicken recipe is a quick and easy option for dinner that brings takeout flavors home, featuring tender chicken in a savory-sweet sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American-Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs or Breasts Thighs provide juiciness, breasts for leaner meat.
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch Essential for crispy texture.
For Frying
  • 1 cup Oil Use high-smoke-point oil like canola.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Rich, savory base.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Adds umami and saltiness.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Balances savory flavors.
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce Provides a sweet-tangy twist.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar Offers acidity to the sauce.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced Adds warm flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Enhances savory depth.
  • 1/2 cup Cashews Provides crunch.
  • 2 stalks Green Onions, sliced Adds freshness and color.

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Deep pan or wok
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cashew Chicken
  1. Prepare the sauce by whisking together chicken stock, soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and rice wine vinegar until smooth.
  2. Coat the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and tossing with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  3. Cook the chicken by heating oil to 350°F and frying coated pieces in batches until golden brown.
  4. Sauté aromatics by heating oil and stir-frying garlic, ginger, and cashews until fragrant.
  5. Thicken sauce by pouring the prepared mixture into the pan and stirring until it clings to the back of a spoon.
  6. Combine cooked chicken pieces with the thickened sauce, tossing gently.
  7. Finish by stirring in sliced green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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