How to make Better than Take Out Cashew Chicken at home. This quick and easy cashew chicken is made with chicken, crunchy cashews, in a velvety homemade stir fry sauce.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: cashew chicken
Servings: 4
Author: Modern Honey® - www.modernhoney.com
Ingredients
1 1/2lbs.Chicken Breast(cut into bite-size pieces)
2TablespoonsSoy Sauce
2teaspoonsCornstarch
2TablespoonsOil
Sauce:
3TablespoonsSoy Sauce
2teaspoonsChili Garlic Sauce *
3TablespoonsHoisin Sauce
1TablespoonSugar
1/2cupChicken Stock
1/2teaspoonGinger(fresh ginger: 2 teaspoons)
1/2 to 1TablespoonCornstarch
3/4cupSalted Cashews
Garnish:
Green Onions
Sesame Seeds, Red Chili Flakes (optional)
Jasmine Rice
Instructions
Start by cutting the chicken into bite-size pieces. Place in a ziploc bag. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and cornstarch until the cornstarch is dissolved. Toss the mixture with the chicken and set aside for 10 minutes.ame seeds, and red chili flakes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Add the chicken and cook until cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
While chicken is cooking, make the sauce. In a bowl, whisk together remaining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, sugar, chicken stock, ginger, and cornstarch.
Add the sauce to the chicken and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue to cook and stir often to coat the chicken with the sauce. As the sauce thickens, it will coat the chicken even more. Fold in cashews.
When ready to serve, place rice in a bowl and top with cashew chicken. Sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and red chili flakes.
Notes
If you can't find chili garlic sauce at your grocery store, here is what to add in its place:1 teaspoon red chili flakes 3 garlic cloves, diced 1 teaspoon vinegar