Description
Cashew Chicken is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breast with savory sauces and crunchy roasted cashews. Perfect for a quick dinner, this recipe is easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making it ideal for anyone craving a homemade meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 cup whole roasted cashews unsalted
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1 1/2 inch pieces and toss in cornstarch to coat.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté undisturbed on one side for 1-2 minutes until a light crust forms. Toss to continue cooking on all sides for 5-6 minutes until evenly browned.
- Add the sauce ingredients and cashews; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
Make sure to coat the chicken evenly with cornstarch for better texture.
Adjust the sriracha sauce according to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg