Savory Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry Delight

Ingredients

- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup dry-roasted cashews
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken cubes with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly. This will create a deliciously crispy exterior when cooked.

2. Heat the Oil:
In a large skillet or wok, heat canola oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately PT2M; 2 minutes.

3. Cook the Chicken:
Add the coated chicken cubes to the skillet, spreading them out for even cooking. Stir-fry until golden brown and cooked through, about PT7M; 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

4. Create the Sauce:
Reduce the heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir until fragrant, roughly PT1M; 1 minute. Add rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, and water. Stir well to combine.

5. Thicken the Sauce:
Let the sauce simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, about PT3M; 3 minutes.

6. Combine and Heat Through:
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat with the sauce. Add dry-roasted cashews and sesame oil, and continue to cook for an additional PT3M; 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

7. Finish and Garnish:
Remove from heat and sprinkle sliced green onions over the dish. Serve immediately over steamed rice or your choice of side.

Total Time

PT20M
20 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Cashew Chicken, Stir Fry, Quick Dinner, Easy Chicken Recipe, Asian Cuisine, Hoisin Sauce, Nutty Flavor, Quick Stir Fry, Flavorful Chicken, Dinner Delight

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1,250 calories total

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