Cashew Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 People
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Calories
507 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion
Cashew Chicken
Description
The recipe starts by cutting boneless, skinless chicken breast into 1-inch pieces, then seasoning with salt and pepper and coating the pieces with cornstarch for a light crust when cooked. The chicken is pan-fried in olive oil until golden on the outside and cooked through. A sauce is prepared by mixing soy sauce, chicken broth, minced garlic, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil, which is poured into the pan with the chicken and whole unsalted cashews. The ingredients are tossed and cooked until the sauce thickens, glazing the chicken and nuts. The final dish combines tender chicken with a rich, slightly sweet and salty sauce accented by the crunch of cashews, making it ideal served over rice and alongside vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce or low-sodium
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 cup cashews whole, unsalted
Instructions
- Cut 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken to a ziplock bag along with ¼ cup cornstarch. Seal and shake the bag to coat the chicken pieces in the cornstarch.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk ¼ cup soy sauce, ½ cup chicken broth, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Add the sauce to the pan, along with 1 cup whole unsalted cashews. Toss until the sauce has thickened. Serve over rice and with veggies if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1187mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 896mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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