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Cashew-Chicken-Recipe

Cashew Chicken

This Cashew Chicken brings a delightful blend of flavors with tender chicken and crunchy cashews in a savory sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1/2" pieces
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1 cup roasted, unsalted cashews
  • 2 thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until well combined. Set the sauce aside.
  2. Heat neutral oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
  5. Add the roasted cashews and stir to combine, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic to suit your taste.
Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg