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Cashew Chicken

Satisfy Your Cravings: Easy Cashew Chicken in 20 Minutes

This Easy Cashew Chicken delivers sweet and savory flavors in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect dinner solution.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American-Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs or Breasts Thighs for juiciness, breasts for leaner option.
For the Coating
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Vital for crispy texture.
For Frying
  • 1/2 cup Oil (Canola or Light Olive) Essential for frying.
For the Aromatics
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh minced.
For the Nutty Flavor
  • 1 cup Unsalted Roasted Cashews Provides satisfying crunch.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Stock Flavors the sauce.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium optional.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey For sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce Adds a sweet-savory flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Provides acidity.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Freshly chopped.

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok
  • Medium bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken stock, soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Sauté minced garlic and ginger in the same skillet for 30 seconds. Add cashews and stir-fry for an additional minute.
  5. Pour prepared sauce into the skillet, stir and cook until bubbling and thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add fried chicken back to the skillet and gently toss to coat in sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes while garnishing with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 23gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to prep the sauce and coat the chicken ahead of time to save on cooking time. Adjust the sauce consistency with extra stock if needed.

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