Chef John's Cashew Chicken

Chef John's Cashew Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    295

Transform simple grilled chicken into an Asian-inspired sensation with this vibrant Cashew Chicken recipe. Tender chicken pieces are tossed in a savory, slightly sweet sauce, studded with crunchy cashews, and finished with a pop of fresh cilantro.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    30 g
  • Cholesterol
    73 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    34 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    829 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    33 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Season chicken cubes with salt and black pepper. (1 minute)

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02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Mix water and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth; whisk in lemon juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and chile pepper sauce into cornstarch mixture, stirring until brown sugar has dissolved and cornstarch is free of lumps. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 4 mins Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat; pour in vegetable oil. Add slices of red chile and ginger to the hot oil. Cook, stirring often, until oil is flavored, about 2 minutes. Stir in cashews and garlic; cook until cashews are lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes more. (4 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Lightly toss seasoned chicken cubes with cashew mixture in skillet until combined, about 30 seconds. Turn heat down to medium-low and pour cornstarch mixture into the skillet. Stir constantly until sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds. If too thick, add a splash of water. Simmer 2 more minutes to heat the chicken through. (3 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Adjust levels of salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and chile pepper sauce to taste. Stir in cilantro just until wilted, about 15 seconds. (1 minute)

For a richer flavor, toast the cashews in a dry skillet for a few minutes before adding them to the dish.
Adjust the amount of chile pepper sauce to control the spice level.
Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice or your favorite grain.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 98 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Cristina Dicki

    This was so easy to make and tasted better than takeout!

  • Garland Runolfsson

    I added a little sesame oil at the end for extra flavor, and it was amazing.

  • Ryan Ratke

    My family loved it! Will definitely make this again.

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