Best 5 Cashew Chicken For Four Recipes
Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Cashew Chicken, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This classic dish, originating from Chinese cuisine, is a harmonious blend of tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a luscious sauce that strikes a perfect balance between sweet, savory, and tangy. As you embark on this culinary journey, we'll guide you through two exquisite variations of Cashew Chicken: a traditional version that stays true to its roots and a Thai-inspired rendition that adds a touch of exotic flair. Get ready to embark on a delightful adventure as we unveil the secrets behind this beloved dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CASHEW CHICKEN FOR FOUR
Says Linda Avila of Toone, Tennessee: "Whenever my friends and I get together for a potluck, they always ask me to bring this dish. The recipe came from my brother; it has a distinct Chinese flavor from all the spices."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sherry or broth and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the sugar, vinegar, hoisin sauce, ginger, salt, and remaining soy sauce and sesame oil; set aside. , Drain chicken and discard marinade. In a large nonstick wok or skillet, stir-fry chicken in 1 teaspoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry peas and carrots in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add water chestnuts. , Return chicken to the pan. Stir sauce mixture and stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Sprinkle with cashews. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CASHEW CHICKEN
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the vinegar, brown sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, 1/4 cup of the soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of the ginger. Set aside.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- In the same skillet, stir-fry the garlic, bell peppers and remaining 2 tablespoons ginger, keeping them crisp-tender. Deglaze the skillet with the sherry and scrape up any brown bits. Add the reserved soy mixture and cook until the mixture boils, about 1 minute. Whisk together the cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup soy in a small bowl, then stir the slurry into the skillet. Add the cashews and water chestnuts. Add 1/4 cup water to thin the sauce. Cook for another minute.
- Serve garnished with the scallions and cilantro.
CASHEW CHICKEN
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We love eating ethnic foods, especially Asian dishes. This chicken stir-fry is my family's favorite! The cashews add crunch and a sweet, nutty flavor, and the tasty sauce adds richness to garden-fresh carrots and broccoli. -Ena Quiggle, Goodhue, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sherry, sesame oil and garlic powder. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Discard marinade from chicken. In a wok or large skillet, stir-fry chicken in canola oil for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken and set aside. , In the same skillet, stir-fry broccoli and carrots for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger and reserved marinade until smooth; gradually stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cashews and chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 27g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
CASHEW CHICKEN II
Diced chicken simmered with the Asian flavors of soy sauce, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts and topped with cashews, of course! This is a delicious and easy recipe, perfect for families on the go, like mine.
Provided by Gweneth
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken until it turns white, then season with salt and pepper and add broth, soy sauce, celery, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Beat cornstarch and water together in a small bowl, then blend into skillet mixture and heat through until thick and bubbly. Sprinkle with cashews and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 746.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
CASHEW CHICKEN
Cashew chicken dishes have long been a classic of American Chinese cuisine. But Andrew Chiou and Tim Ma, the co-owners of Lucky Danger in Washington, D.C., have noticed it fading from menus in the area. According to Mr. Chiou, the dish is all about textural contrast: the crisp, battered chicken that's been tossed in a thin, sweet-and-savory sauce; crisp-tender vegetables like celery, as well as softer straw mushrooms; and, of course, the satisfying crunch of cashews. Their version is similar to the famous, deep-fried cashew chicken dish popularized by the chef David Leong in Springfield, Mo., in the 1960s. Enjoy it alongside other dishes as part of a multicourse meal, or just with steamed rice.
Provided by Cathy Erway
Categories dinner, lunch, poultry, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, batter ingredients and 2 tablespoons water. Mix them by hand until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a separate medium bowl, sift together the breading ingredients.
- Working with one piece of chicken at a time, drop each battered piece into the breading and lightly toss it to coat. (Do not press the breading onto the chicken.) Shake the excess breading off, then place the breaded chicken onto a wire rack-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
- Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet to 325 degrees. Gently drop the chicken into the oil one piece at a time, spacing them out evenly. Let them fry, undisturbed, for 7 to 8 minutes, until the pieces are deeply golden brown, then remove them with a spider or slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined tray to drain.
- Turn off the heat and carefully pour out oil into a heatproof container or pot to discard once it cools. Carefully scrape out any specks from the wok or pan with a paper towel held by tongs. Do not rinse the wok.
- Heat the wok over medium-high. Add the onion, carrot, celery, water chestnuts, mushrooms and garlic. Stir-fry until the garlic and celery become aromatic, about 2 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the wok. Add the sugar to the center of the wok and don't stir it for several seconds, to encourage it to caramelize a little. Then add the soy sauce and oyster sauce, and stir until the sugar has dissolved into the liquids. Toss the vegetables into the sauce. Let the sauce come up to a full boil and stir occasionally for 2 minutes, allowing it to slightly reduce and thicken.
- Stir in the fried chicken and cashews. Give the cornstarch-slurry a stir and add it to the sauce, stirring as it thickens. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the sesame oil and MSG (if using), and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with rice, if desired.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Look for fresh, organic vegetables, and free-range chicken.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
- Use a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce: A cornstarch slurry is a mixture of cornstarch and water that is used to thicken sauces. To make a cornstarch slurry, combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and cook until thickened.
- Serve immediately: Cashew chicken is best served immediately after it is cooked. The chicken will become tough if it is reheated.
Conclusion:
Cashew chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its crispy chicken, creamy sauce, and crunchy cashews, it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give cashew chicken a try.
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