Amazing Cashew Chicken Recipe

Ingredients for Amazing Cashew Chicken

• Sesame Oil
• Rice Vinegar
• Cooking Sherry
• Garlic Powder
• Boneless Skinless Chicken
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Broccoli Florets
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (in addition to the 1/4 cup used in marinade)
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (in addition to the 2 tablespoons used in marinade)
• Ground Ginger
• Salted Cashews
• Cooked Rice

How to Make Amazing Cashew Chicken

1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic.
2. Add 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces) to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly.
3. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
4. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the marinade.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add chicken and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until no longer pink.
7. Remove chicken from skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside.
8. Add 1 cup broccoli florets and 1/2 cup sliced carrots to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of reserved marinade.
10. Pour cornstarch mixture into the skillet with the vegetables.
11. Cook and stir until the sauce has thickened and is heated through (about 1-2 minutes).
12. Stir in 1/2 cup roasted cashews and the cooked chicken.
13. Heat through for 1 minute, ensuring everything is well combined.
14. Serve immediately over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds (optional).