SESAME CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS AND DATES
Dates add a touch of sweetness to this savory chicken and scallion stir-fry. If you don't have a wok or a 12-inch skillet, you might want to cook this in two batches in a smaller pan. That will ensure a nice, browned crust on the meat. And if you want to substitute chicken breasts, stir-fry them for only 2 minutes in Step 2 before adding the rice wine.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper while you heat a 12-inch skillet or wok over high heat until it's very hot, at least 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil and swirl the pan; the oil should thin on contact. When the oil is hot, add the ginger, garlic, scallions and chile. Stir-fry until the garlic is golden at the edges, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the 2 remaining tablespoon oil, chicken and cashews, and stir fry until it starts to brown, 4 to 5 minutes (turn down the heat if the cashews are browning too quickly). Add the rice wine, soy sauce and dates; simmer until the sauce reduces to a syrupy consistency and the chicken cooks through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the herbs, sprinkle with rice vinegar or lime juice, and serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 562, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 568 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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tefera sisay
t.s@hotmail.comI'm not a fan of the dates in this dish. They're too sweet and overpowering.
tsm_gamer k
tk7@hotmail.comThis dish is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.
Tedi Asrat
tedi.asrat@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of sesame chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken is crispy and the sauce is flavorful and slightly tangy.
Larry Price
p.l@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is crispy and the sauce is flavorful and slightly tangy.
Everlyne Mulongo
me@yahoo.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is savory and the dates add a touch of sweetness.
Sushil Basnet
b-s49@gmail.comThis dish is amazing! The chicken is crispy and the sauce is flavorful and slightly tangy.
jester king
king.jester@hotmail.comThis is my favorite sesame chicken recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Kountry Dude
dude.k@gmail.comI love this dish! The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful.
sylheti Dhamail
d_s5@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Deoleen Mwaruta
m_d@gmail.comI've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Nicky Kyles
nicky_k32@hotmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for sesame chicken. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is crispy and the sauce is flavorful and slightly tangy.
Md masuk miha Md masuk miha
m.m63@yahoo.comI love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it over rice, but it's also great with noodles.
Ghulam Rasool Soomro
g_s@hotmail.frThis dish is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests. The chicken is crispy, the sauce is flavorful, and the cashews and dates add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
James Pepe
pj22@yahoo.comI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of dates, but I'm glad I did! The dates added a really nice sweetness to the dish and balanced out the savory flavors of the chicken and sauce.
Safi Safi
safis@hotmail.frThis sesame chicken was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and slightly tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Hom Nath Sharma
h.s@yahoo.comI've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cashews and dates add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. Highly recommend!
Nilu Paul
p-nilu@gmail.comThis sesame chicken with cashews and dates was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Even my picky eater loved it!