Description
A delightful blend of crispy chicken, roasted cashews, and a sweet-salty sauce, Cashew Chicken is a quick and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs (or breasts; cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- 1/2 cup green onions (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
Instructions
- Combine in a bowl all the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Add the chicken and cornstarch to a bowl and toss to evenly coat each piece.
- Deep-fry the chicken in 350°F oil for 2-3 minutes, or pan-fry over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy and cooked through. Remove chicken to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan. Add the garlic, ginger, and cashews, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the sauce mixture and cook until it bubbles and thickens.
- Add back the chicken and toss to coat.
- Remove from the heat and toss with green onions.
- Enjoy!
Notes
For those managing sugar intake, consider sugar-free alternatives like stevia or monk fruit rather than honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg