Asian Cashew Chicken

About this recipe

This Asian Cashew Chicken is a scrumptious blend of tender chicken pieces, crunchy cashews, and a balanced sweet and savory sauce. Ideal for a quick weeknight meal, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavors to your table in no time.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Directions

1. 1

   Toast the cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, then set aside.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through.

4. 4

   Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

5. 5

   Add the toasted cashews and half of the sliced green onions to the skillet. Stir to combine.

6. 6

   Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve over cooked jasmine rice.