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Cashew Chicken
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Cashew Chicken
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Cashew Chicken - Skip the take out and make this super easy cashew chicken recipe at home.  Comes together in minutes using ingredients you probably already have!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: cashew chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 416 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 Tbls cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbls canola oil
  • 4 cloves garlic , grated or minced
  • 1/2 cup onion , finely chopped
  • 1 (8 oz) can sliced water chestnuts, chopped
  • 2 Tbls rice wine vinegar
  • 5 Tbls Hoisin sauce
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3/4 cup roasted cashews
  • Green onions , optional garnish
Instructions
  1. In a bowl combine chicken, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  2. In a skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and onions. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in garlic and water chestnuts. Saute for 3-5 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
  3. Mix vinegar into the chicken mixture. Cook for 1 minutes.
  4. Add hoisin sauce and water. Cook for a few minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in cashews and garnish with green onions.
  6. Serve over rice.

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Recipe Notes

Slightly Adapted from Belly Full

Nutrition Facts
Cashew Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 696mg 29%
Potassium 486mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 7g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin A 0.5%
Vitamin C 2.9%
Calcium 3.8%
Iron 14.9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.