Cashew Chicken

Cashew Chicken

Cashew Chicken is a popular dish featuring tender chicken pieces and crunchy cashew nuts, all tossed in a savory sauce. Often combined with vegetables like bell peppers and onions, it’s served over rice or noodles. The sauce typically includes soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of sweetness. Cashew chicken is beloved for its balance of textures and flavors, with roots in both Chinese and American cuisine.

 

Cashew Chicken

Ingredients

Makes four servings

• ¾ cup roasted cashews

• ¼ cup water

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 2 Tablespoons minced garlic

• 1 bunch scallions

• 1 small can of diced water chestnuts, drained

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• Salt and black pepper as needed

Method

1. Whisk together the water, cornstarch, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.

2. Cut the chicken into ½ inch dice

3. Place the diced chicken in a large bowl.

4. Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil over high heat in a wok. Add the chicken and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.

5. Add the garlic, water chestnuts, and the whites of the scallions.

6. Turn the heat down to medium and add the rice vinegar; cook until evaporated, about 30 seconds.

7. Add the sauce mixture to the chicken; cook, tossing, until the chicken is cooked thoroughly and the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.

8. Remove from the heat. Stir in the scallion greens, cashews, and sesame oil.

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