Cashew Chicken
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Cashew Chicken
Description
Cashew Chicken combines tender pieces of chicken breast coated in corn starch for a light crispiness after pan-frying. Whole unsalted cashews are roasted separately to develop a toasted flavor and added for texture. The sauce blends minced garlic, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, and water to create a savory and slightly sweet glaze. Cooking the chicken in batches ensures even browning and the sauce thickens as it simmers with the chicken and nuts, effectively coating each piece with flavor.
The finished dish has contrasting textures from the crisp chicken exterior and crunchy cashews, balanced by the savory-sweet complexity of the sauce. Garnishes such as spring onion, sesame seeds, and chili flakes can add freshness, nuttiness, and optional heat. Serving the dish with plain steamed rice and broccoli offers mild accompaniments that complement the richness and bring color to the plate.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breast boneless and skinless, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper powder
- ¼ cup corn starch
- ¾ cup cashews whole unsalted
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
FOR SAUCE:
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- In a bowl take the chicken pieces, add salt and pepper, and mix. Add ¼ cup corn starch, and mix well to coat properly.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing all the ingredients given under the sauce.
- Heat a large heavy bottom pan and add cashews, roast them on medium-high flame for 5 minutes. Set aside, the cashews will turn crispy once cooled.
- In the same pan heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil on medium-high heat until smoking hot. Add the corn-starch-coated chicken pieces in a single layer in batches. Cook each side until golden brown.
- Add roasted cashews and sauce, and toss until the sauce is well coated with the chicken. Cover and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with spring onion, sesame seeds, and chili flakes (optional)
- Serve hot with rice and steamed broccoli.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1594mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 631mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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