Cashew Chicken Recipe
Inspired by everyone's favorite Chinese takeout recipe, easy cashew chicken is made with tender bites of chicken smothered in saucy goodness tossed with crunchy cashews!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds chicken breast , cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 ½ Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons corn starch
- ¾ cup unsalted cashews
- salt and pepper , to taste
For serving: Cooked rice, sesame seeds, sliced green onions, broccoli
Instructions
- Heat up oil and butter. Heat 1 Tablespoon butter and 1 Tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken. Add diced 2 pounds of chicken in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to cook for 3 minutes, or until brown and then flip onto the other side. Let cook an additional 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn the the heat to low and then stir in 2 teaspoons garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Make sauce. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together 3/4 cup chicken stock, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 1/2 Tablespoons vinegar, and 2 Tablespoons cornstarch in a small bowl.
- Simmer. Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer over low heat, until the sauce has thickened. Stir in 3/4 cup cashews.
- Serve. Serve over rice. Top with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Heat: For a little heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce, sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Veggies: You're welcome to add in cooked veggies such as onions, bell peppers or stir fry veggies when adding the cashews.
Nutrition
Calories: 331kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 103mg, Sodium: 721mg, Potassium: 731mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 105IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
