Description
Cashew Chicken is a classic stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken pieces, crunchy roasted cashews, and a flavorful sauce made with soy, honey, hoisin, and ginger, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- For the sauce: ¼ cup chicken stock, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar
Instructions
- Toss chicken pieces with ¼ cup cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, then remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, add ginger and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in cashews and green onions, then return chicken to the pan.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl, then pour over chicken. Cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken and cashews.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use chicken breast for a leaner version.
- Add bell peppers or snap peas for extra vegetables.
- Adjust honey for desired sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian