Cashew Chicken Recipe
This cashew chicken recipe is a delicious takeout alternative that you can easily make at home. With its quick and easy preparation, you can enjoy a homemade cashew chicken dish without the need to order takeout.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Cornstarch
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Rice vinegar
- Canola oil
- Hoisin sauce
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Ground ginger
- Water
- Dry roasted cashews
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- Start by toasting the cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat until they become golden and fragrant. This step enhances their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the dish.
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken pieces in this mixture evenly, ensuring that they are well coated on all sides.Cornstarch, Salt and pepper, Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Heat some oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook them until they turn golden brown and crispy. Make sure to flip them occasionally to ensure even cooking.Sesame oil
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the cashew chicken sauce by combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken broth, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.Rice vinegar, Soy sauce, Brown sugar, Water, Dry roasted cashews, Garlic
- Once the chicken is cooked, pour the cashew chicken sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.Canola oil, Hoisin sauce, Ground ginger
- While the chicken is simmering, mix the toasted cashews and sesame oil in a separate bowl.
- After the chicken has simmered, add the cashews and sesame oil mixture to the skillet. Gently toss everything together to ensure that the chicken and cashews are well coated in the sauce.