An easy cashew chicken recipe that is delicious and a real crowd pleaser. Tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and of course those delicious crunchy cashews make this take-out, fake-out a family favorite.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Chicken, Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: cashew chicken, super simple
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 981kcal
Author: Rachael
Ingredients
1 1/2poundsbonelessskinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces about an inch
1egg
1tablespooncornstarch
1/3cupvegetable oil
Sauce
2Tbsminced garlic
1Tbsscallionswhite parts
2Tbsrice vinegar
3Tbshoisin sauce
1/4cupwater
3/4cuproastedsalted cashews
Garnish
Toasted sesame seeds
Green parts of scallions
Instructions
Cut chicken into bite sized chunks
In a medium bowl, whisk one egg, and then toss chicken in it.
Remove chicken pieces and put in a gallon size plastic bag
Add in corn starch or flour, shake to coat well.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
I used my Anolon Panbecause it cooks evenly and is large enough to give the chicken plenty of room to cook.
Cook chicken in oil for 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook 2-3 minutes on the other side.
Add garlic and white parts of scallions, and stir fry for 1 minute.
Add in rice vinegar and cook for another minute
Pour hoison sauce and water over the top, and stir, cooking another couple minutes until sauce is thick and chicken is cooked through
Stir in roasted salted cashews, and serve immediately, garnish with green parts of scallions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.