Cashew Chicken

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5.0

9 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    325 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Cashew Chicken

Easy Cashew Chicken is tasty, better than take-out Chinese food made at home! Crispy chicken pieces and crunchy cashews stir-fried in a sweet, tangy sauce.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast , boneless and skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine , white wine is fine too
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup whole cashews
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Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add vegetable oil and sesame oil.
  2. Season chicken with salt, then toss with cornstarch.
  3. Add chicken to pan and cook for 6-8 minutes until chicken is browned on all sides then add in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring well.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine, rice wine vinegar, sriracha, and sugar and pour it into the skillet, stirring well.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
  6. Stir in cashews and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 691mg (29%) Potassium 619mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 965IU (19%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 325kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 691mg 29%
Potassium 619mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 965IU 19%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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