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Cashew Chicken

Delicious Cashew Chicken: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

Indulge in this quick and easy Cashew Chicken, a perfect comfort dish packed with flavor that brings takeout vibes to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts.
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch For coating the chicken.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Additional Cornstarch For thickening the sauce.
For the Aromatics and Crunch
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (minced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup Unsalted Roasted Cashews
  • 2 stalks Green Onions (sliced) Adjust quantity to taste.
For Frying
  • 1 cup Oil Use canola or olive oil.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • Deep Fryer or Large Pot

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 blended. Set aside.
  2. Coat chicken thighs or breasts in cornstarch, ensuring even coverage for crispiness. Set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the coated chicken for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  4. In the same pan, sauté minced garlic, ginger, and cashews for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with aromatics, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until thick.
  6. Add crispy chicken back into the pan and toss to coat with sauce. Stir in sliced green onions just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover cashew chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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