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Cashew Chicken

Savory Cashew Chicken: Your Quick, Flavorful Dinner Fix

Enjoy flavorful Cashew Chicken with tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a sticky sauce—your quick dinner fix.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs (or Breasts) Choose thighs for extra juiciness.
For the Coating
  • ½ cup Cornstarch Essential for achieving a crispy exterior.
For Frying
  • ½ cup Oil (Canola or Olive) Use oil with a high smoke point.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Liquid base contributing richness.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Adds umami and saltiness.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Balances savory notes with sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce Introduces complexity and sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar Adds a hint of acidity.
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch To thicken the sauce.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Infuses aromatic depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced) Brings warmth and spice.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Roasted Cashews Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
  • ¼ cup Green Onions (sliced) For garnish and freshness.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine chicken stock, soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, and rice wine vinegar. Whisk in cornstarch until dissolved.
  2. Coat the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and deep fry chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, and cashews, stir-fry for 1 minute.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: Add prepared sauce to the skillet and cook, stirring, until thickened.
  6. Combine: Add crispy chicken to the skillet, toss to coat with sauce.
  7. Finish and Serve: Stir in green onions and serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For easy reheating, store leftovers properly and use a splash of water or broth to retain moisture.

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