Description
This Cashew Chicken recipe features crispy battered chicken pieces stir-fried with a flavorful, tangy sauce and crunchy cashew halves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 cup cold water
- about 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cashew halves
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, grated
- a small piece of fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, and paprika together. Set aside half of this flour mixture in a small bowl. Combine the other half of the flour mixture with 3/4 cup cold water to create a loose batter.
- Whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, white vinegar, sriracha (if using), granulated sugar, grated garlic, and grated ginger. Set this sauce aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles upon contact. Dredge the chicken pieces first in the dry flour mixture, then dip them into the batter, letting excess drip off. Fry the battered chicken in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels. Drain out any excess oil from the pan to prepare for the next step.
- Return the fried chicken pieces to the pan and add the prepared sauce along with the cashew halves. Stir everything together for about 1 minute until the chicken is well coated with the sauce and the aroma of garlic is noticeable. Remove from heat and serve immediately, preferably with steamed rice and your choice of roasted or steamed broccoli.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice and vegetables.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Cashew Chicken Stir Fry, Chicken Stir Fry, Asian Chicken Recipe