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Easy Cashew Chicken Recipe – Crispy, Juicy, and Better Than Takeout

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This cashew chicken is easy to make and tastes better than takeout! The chicken comes out crisp and juicy, and the sauce clings to every single bite. Delicious!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
  • ½ cup green onions, sliced
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for sauce)
  • ½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Toss chicken with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  3. Deep-fry chicken in 350°F oil for 2-3 minutes or pan-fry over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan. Add garlic, ginger, and cashews; cook 1 minute.
  5. Add the sauce mixture and cook until bubbling and thickened.
  6. Return chicken to pan and toss to coat. Remove from heat and mix with green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use fresh ginger and freshly roasted cashews.
  • Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: American, Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg