5 from 20 votes
Cashew Chicken
Cashew Chicken features bite-sized chicken pieces coated lightly in cornstarch then stir-fried until golden with a savory sauce made from soy sauce, chicken broth, hoisin, garlic, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Whole unsalted cashews are added to provide a crunchy texture and nutty contrast to the tender chicken and balanced savory-sweet sauce. This dish is typically served over rice for a filling meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
People
Calories:
507 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian-American Fusion
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507
% 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.