For a richer flavor, toast the cashews in a dry skillet for a few minutes before adding them to the dish. Adjust the amount of chile pepper sauce to control the spice level. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice or your favorite grain.
Chef John's Cashew Chicken
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING2 People
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VIEWS295
Transform simple grilled chicken into an Asian-inspired sensation with this vibrant Cashew Chicken recipe. Tender chicken pieces are tossed in a savory, slightly sweet sauce, studded with crunchy cashews, and finished with a pop of fresh cilantro.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate30 g
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Cholesterol73 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein34 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium829 mg
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Sugar12 g
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Fat33 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Season chicken cubes with salt and black pepper. (1 minute)
02 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Mix water and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth; whisk in lemon juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and chile pepper sauce into cornstarch mixture, stirring until brown sugar has dissolved and cornstarch is free of lumps. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 4 mins Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat; pour in vegetable oil. Add slices of red chile and ginger to the hot oil. Cook, stirring often, until oil is flavored, about 2 minutes. Stir in cashews and garlic; cook until cashews are lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes more. (4 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 3 mins Lightly toss seasoned chicken cubes with cashew mixture in skillet until combined, about 30 seconds. Turn heat down to medium-low and pour cornstarch mixture into the skillet. Stir constantly until sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds. If too thick, add a splash of water. Simmer 2 more minutes to heat the chicken through. (3 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Adjust levels of salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and chile pepper sauce to taste. Stir in cilantro just until wilted, about 15 seconds. (1 minute)
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Cristina Dicki
Dec 1, 2024This was so easy to make and tasted better than takeout!
Garland Runolfsson
Nov 26, 2024I added a little sesame oil at the end for extra flavor, and it was amazing.
Ryan Ratke
Dec 10, 2023My family loved it! Will definitely make this again.