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Cashew Chicken

Quick Cashew Chicken That's Better Than Takeout Delight!

Delicious Cashew Chicken prepared in just 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner that's better than takeout.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for coating
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock homemade or low-sodium
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons oil canola or light olive oil
For Aromatics
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken stock, soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and rice wine vinegar until smooth.
  2. Take chicken thighs or breasts and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle cornstarch over them, tossing to coat evenly.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced ginger, minced garlic, and unsalted roasted cashews, stirring for about 1 minute.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet. Stir and bring to a gentle boil, allowing sauce to thicken for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Once the sauce thickens, add the crispy chicken back into the skillet, tossing to coat evenly.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions before serving over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure the oil temperature is at 350°F to achieve a crispy texture. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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