Chinese Restaurant Ginger Cashew Chicken Recipe

Craving authentic Chinese takeout but don't have a local restaurant? This copycat recipe for Chinese Restaurant Ginger Cashew Chicken delivers the same incredible flavors right in your kitchen! Perfectly tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a savory sauce will have you saying goodbye to takeout forever. This recipe is easy to follow, even for beginner cooks, and delivers restaurant-quality results in just 25 minutes.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 831.5 kcal
Protein 90g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chinese Restaurant Ginger Cashew Chicken

  • Vegetable Oil
  • Green Onions
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Fresh Ginger
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
  • Celery Ribs
  • Chicken Broth
  • Soy Sauce
  • Dry Mustard
  • Hoisin Sauce
  • Roasted Cashews
  • Broccoli Florets
  • Cooked Rice

How to Make Chinese Restaurant Ginger Cashew Chicken

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until onions are golden brown, about 1 minute more.
  4. Add the chicken and celery; cook until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the chicken mixture to a platter and set aside.
  6. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok.
  7. Add the flour and stir constantly until it begins to turn light brown, about 1 minute.
  8. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  9. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  10. Add the cooked chicken mixture and broccoli florets to the sauce; toss to coat.
  11. Stir in the cashews and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  12. Serve immediately over cooked rice.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

110 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

49g

Carbs

13g

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