easy cashew chicken

10 Pinches
Louisville, KY
Updated on Oct 22, 2017

This dish is absolutely fabulous. I have never been able to find a chili garlic sauce so I make my own. I mix in one minced garlic clove with 2 tsp. sweet chili sauce.

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 6 - green onions
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 cup white rice, cooked
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup cashews
  • 3 tablespoons chicken broth

How To Make easy cashew chicken

  • Step 1
    Whisk together hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, and chicken broth in a small bowl. Set aside
  • Step 2
    Transfer chicken to a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper
  • Step 3
    Sprinkle cornstarch on top of chicken and toss to coat
  • Step 4
    IN a large nonstick pan heat the oil over medium high heat. Saute the chicken, stirring often, until golden brown and cooked through, 8-10 minutes
  • Step 5
    Add the onion and cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is soft and translucent
  • Step 6
    Add garlic and cook for another minute
  • Step 7
    Add vinegar and stir. Cook for another minute
  • Step 8
    Reduce heat to medium-low and add the hoisin mixture. Stir to combine and cook for another few minutes to warm through. Remove from heat
  • Step 9
    Stir in cashews and green onions. Season with more salt and pepper if needed
  • Step 10
    Serve over cooked white rice

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Category: Chicken
Culture: Asian
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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