Cashew Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    496 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Cashew Chicken

This cashew chicken is chunks of crispy chicken and roasted cashews tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. Serve over rice for the perfect easy dinner option!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons cornstarch divided use
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashews
  • 3 tablespoons sliced green onions
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Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in a bowl with 1/4 cup cornstarch and salt and pepper. Toss to coat chicken evenly.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add half of the chicken in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned.
  3. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and repeat the process with the remaining raw chicken pieces.
  4. Remove all the chicken from the pan. Drain any excess oil, leaving 1 teaspoon of oil in the pan. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, sweet chili sauce and brown sugar. Pour the sauce mixture into the pan.
  6. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Place the cornstarch in a bowl with 2 tablespoons cold water and whisk to combine.
  7. Pour the cornstarch into the pan and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened.
  8. Place the chicken and cashews in the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 496kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 429mg (18%) Potassium 720mg (21%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Vitamin C 4.4mg (5%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 496 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 496kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 429mg 18%
Potassium 720mg 15%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 120IU 2%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 5%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

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

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