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Cashew Chicken
This Cashew Chicken is a Chinese takeout classic that's sure to please! Delicious flavors and lots of veggies!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring cup
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a mixing bowl, toss chicken with 1 Tbsp cornstarch to evenly coat. In a large skillet, heat 1/2 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat.
2
Once oil is hot, add half of the chicken, and cook stirring frequently, until chicken is is golden brown and has cooked through, about ⏱️ 5 minutes.
3
Transfer chicken to a plate and add another 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil to skillet. Cook remaining chicken until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer to plate with first batch of chicken.
4
In a mixing bowl (or liquid measuring cup used to measure chicken broth), whisk together chicken broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil and remaining 2 tsp cornstarch until well blended, set aside.
honey1 Tbsp
5
Heat remaining 1 1/2 Tbsp oil in skillet over medium heat. Add in green onions, garlic, ginger, broccoli and bell pepper and saute until veggies are tender, about ⏱️ 3 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
garlic, ( minced)4 clovesmedium bell pepper, (chopped)1
6
Pour in hoisin sauce mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until sauce boils and thickens (don't let it reduce it will be too salty, just cook long enough to thicken). Thin with 1 - 2 more tablespoons of broth or water if desired.
7
Remove from heat, add chicken, veggies and cashews to sauce and toss to evenly coat. Serve warm with white or brown rice, cauliflower "rice" or quinoa and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
Sesame seeds, (for serving (optional))
8
Recipe has been updated to include broccoli and bell pepper. Originally shared Jan. 2014.
medium bell pepper, (chopped)1
Nutrition Facts
calories
509 kcal
fat Content
25 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
12 g
sodium Content
830 mg
protein Content
44 g
cholesterol Content
109 mg
carbohydrate Content
29 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
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