CASHEW CHICKEN

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A simple Chinese-American dish that eliminates all the need for oyster sauce, hoisin sauce and other specialty ingredients I never seem to be able to find at the grocery store. Roasting the nuts brings out the sweet, buttery flavor of the cashews. This is simple but delicious recipe that has flavor combinations of sweet, spicy,...

Provided by Christine Cuneo

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 pinch salt and pepper
2 Tbsp vegtable oil
1 stalk(s) celery, cut into bite-size pieces
8 scallions (green onions), cut into 1-inch pieces, white and green parts separated
4 tsp minced garlic
3/4 c roasted unsalted cashews
SAUCE MIX
2 tsp peanut butter
1 Tbsp honey
1 tsp olive oil
1 Tbsp sriracha
4 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp white vinegar
1/4 c chicken stock
1 dash(es) black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 ยบ spread cashews on a baking sheet, and cook until golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Giving them a shake about half way through. Set aside with scallion greens.
  • 2. While cashews are roasting, in a large bowl combine chicken, cornstarch, ginger, chili powder, and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir to coat chicken evenly using all of the powdery mix (this will be what thickens the sauce in the end).
  • 3. In a small mixing bowl add the first four ingredients of the sauce mix and beat well with a fork, until well blended. Slowly stir in the next four sauce ingredients until well blended. Set aside.
  • 4. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until browned but not quite cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the celery stalks, stir-fry 4 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and the white parts of the scallions stir-fry for another 2 to 3 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • 5. Add the sauce mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • 6. Remove the wok from the heat and stir in the cashews and the green parts of the scallions. Serve over a bed of steamed rice or Chinese noodles.

Andrea Dragoo
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This cashew chicken recipe is a must-try! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


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I love this cashew chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


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This cashew chicken recipe is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Laurent Elias
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I'm so glad I found this cashew chicken recipe. It's the best cashew chicken I've ever had!


tahmina H
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This cashew chicken recipe is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Marissa Paje
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I love this cashew chicken recipe! It's my go-to recipe when I'm looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


MD SIBLU AHMED
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This cashew chicken recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Hosen Ali
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I've made this cashew chicken recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Felisa Smith
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This recipe was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the cashew chicken and asked for the recipe.


Larry Aniel
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I'm not a huge fan of cashew chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Desire Denzo
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I made this cashew chicken for dinner last night and my family loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Sultan Sultan
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This cashew chicken recipe was easy to follow and turned out delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


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