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Easy Cashew Chicken
This Cashew Chicken recipe is a super easy Chinese-American dish that tastes better than take out. It’s a simple and flavorful stir fry that gets dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes.
👥 5 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 28 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 13 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium bowl, season the chicken with salt and pepper then toss with the cornstarch until the chicken is coated.
salt and pepper (to taste)cornstarch1 tablespoon
2
In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the chicken and leave undisturbed for ⏱️ 1 minute to develop a crust. Then sauté, tossing often, until browned and cooked, about ⏱️ 8 minutes.
3
Add the onion, cook for 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes until soft and translucent, stirring frequently. Add garlic and cook for ⏱️ 15 seconds until fragrant. Add the rice vinegar and deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits, about ⏱️ 1 minute.
garlic (minced)4 clovesteaspoons chili garlic sauce1 1/2rice vinegar2 tablespoons
4
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the hoisin, water, and chili garlic sauce. Cook, tossing to combine and warm through, about 1 more minute.
garlic (minced)4 clovesteaspoons chili garlic sauce1 1/2
5
Remove from heat and stir in the scallions and cashews. Taste, season with a little more salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve over cooked, hot white rice and enjoy!
salt and pepper (to taste)
Nutrition Facts
calories
383 kcal
fat Content
20 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
9 g
sodium Content
429 mg
protein Content
31 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
130 mg
carbohydrate Content
21 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
unsaturated Fat Content
14 g
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