Spicy Chinese Cashew Chicken
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
184 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Spicy Chinese Cashew Chicken
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This Spicy Chinese Cashew Chicken recipe is my homemade version of our favorite Chinese take-out dish from our local neighborhood Chinese restaurant.
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Ingredients
Cashew Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast tenders cut into bite-size cubes
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons oil
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews
Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet, such as a cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat.
- Place the cubed chicken in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl stir together cornstarch, salt pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add the seasoned cornstarch to the bowl with the chicken and toss until all pieces of chicken are evenly coated with the seasoned cornstarch.
- Add the chicken to the hot wok or skillet and cook until lightly browned.
- Add the red and green bell peppers and cook for about 5 minutes or until peppers are softened.
- Add cashews and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together all sauce ingredients in a small bow. Pour the sauce over the cashew chicken in the wok or skillet and cook for about 5 minutes. The sauce should thicken.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve the Spicy Chinese Cashew Chicken over rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Sodium
2298mg
(96%)
Potassium
206mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1115IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
62.4mg
(69%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Sodium | 2298mg | 96% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1115IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 62.4mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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