Description
Cashew chicken is a delightful and quick dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine right to your home. This easy recipe features tender, crispy chicken pieces coated in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and hoisin, all topped with crunchy roasted cashews. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this homemade version is not only better than takeout but also customizable to suit your taste. Serve it over steamed rice or stir-fried noodles for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by combining chicken stock, soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and rice wine vinegar in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch until evenly covered.
- Deep-fry or pan-fry the chicken in heated oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Sauté minced garlic and ginger with cashews in a large pan until fragrant.
- Add the prepared sauce to the pan and cook until bubbling. Toss in the fried chicken and mix well before serving with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg