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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 496 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a bowl with 1/4 cup cornstarch and salt and pepper. Toss to coat chicken evenly.
- 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.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and repeat the process with the remaining raw chicken pieces.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer. Place the cornstarch in a bowl with 2 tablespoons cold water and whisk to combine.
- Pour the cornstarch into the pan and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened.
- Place the chicken and cashews in the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.