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Cashew Chicken

JE
Jennifer

Cuisine: Chinese
Categories: World Eats, Main Dishes & Chicken

Recipe Source: Ashley

Cashew Chicken is a savory, flavorful dish that combines tender pieces of chicken with crunchy cashews and a savory stir-fry sauce. The chicken is cooked until golden and juicy, then tossed with roasted cashews and a flavorful sauce made from soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and a touch of sweetness. The dish is often enhanced with colorful vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and broccoli, adding both flavor and texture. This quick and easy meal is perfect served over steamed rice, offering a satisfying balance of crunchy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors that are sure to please any crowd.

Cashew Chicken
cashews

Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry (or cooking wine, or omit)
  • 2 teaspoons minced, peeled fresh ginger
  • 3½ teaspoons cornstarch, divided
  • Coarse sea salt
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup unsalted cashews
  • 2 green onions, white and green parts divided and thinly sliced

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with the sherry, ginger, and 1½ teaspoons cornstarch; season with coarse salt.
  2. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and 2 teaspoons cornstarch. Set aside.
  4. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  5. Add half of the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with foil.
  7. Add 1 teaspoon of oil to the skillet and cook the remaining chicken (reduce the heat if the chicken is over-browning). Transfer to the covered plate. Coupons
  8. In the same skillet, add the remaining teaspoon of vegetable oil. Add the cashews, garlic, and green onion whites.
  9. Cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic begins to soften, about 30 seconds.
  10. Whisk the sauce again to combine and add to the skillet along with the chicken.
  11. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 30 seconds.
  12. Serve over rice or noodles and top with the green onion "greens".