Description
A delightful combination of crunchy cashews, tender chicken, and a savory sauce that feels both comforting and exotic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs (or breasts; cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- 1/2 cup green onions (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
Instructions
- Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Add the chicken and cornstarch to a bowl and toss to evenly coat each piece.
- Deep-fry the chicken in 350°F oil for 2-3 minutes, or pan-fry over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy and cooked through.
- Remove chicken to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and cashews, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the sauce mixture and cook until it bubbles and thickens.
- Add back the chicken and toss to coat.
- Remove from the heat and toss with green onions.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Consider using sugar substitutes for a diabetic-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg