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Cashew Chicken

Irresistibly Crunchy Cashew Chicken in 20 Minutes

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Quick & easy Cashew Chicken brings takeout flavor to your kitchen in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs or Breasts Thighs for juiciness, breasts for leaner meat.
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch Essential for crispy coating.
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Canola or olive oil with high smoke point.
For the Stir-Fry
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger minced
  • 1 cup Cashews Star ingredient for crunch.
  • 2 scallions Green Onions sliced
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Low-sodium preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Swap with tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Substitute with maple syrup if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can substitute.

Equipment

  • Deep frying pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken stock, soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and rice wine vinegar. Whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.
  2. Coat the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Place in a bowl, add cornstarch, and toss to evenly coat.
  3. Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. Stir-Fry Aromatics: In the same pan, stir-fry garlic and ginger for 1 minute, then add cashews and toast for another minute.
  5. Make the Sauce Thicken: Pour the prepared sauce into the pan, stirring while it heats. Bring to a boil and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Combine Chicken with Sauce: Add fried chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Stir in sliced green onions and serve over rice or with vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, enjoy immediately after cooking for maximum crispiness.

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