Ingredients for Amazing Cashew Chicken
- Sesame Oil
- Rice Vinegar
- Cooking Sherry
- Garlic Powder
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews
- Cooked rice
- 1 clove minced garlic
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
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How to Make Amazing Cashew Chicken
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic.
- Add 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces) to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
- Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the marinade.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until no longer pink.
- Remove chicken from skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add 1 cup broccoli florets and 1/2 cup sliced carrots to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of reserved marinade.
- Pour cornstarch mixture into the skillet with the vegetables.
- Cook and stir until the sauce has thickened and is heated through (about 1-2 minutes).
- Stir in 1/2 cup roasted cashews and the cooked chicken.
- Heat through for 1 minute, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Serve immediately over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
60 g
Sugar
28g
Fat
24g
Carbs
8g
