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Cashew Chicken

This cashew chicken recipe makes an amazingly delicious and simple dinner that is way better than takeout.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian
Keyword cashew chicken, cashew chicken recipe
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • ¼ cup tamari
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 3 cloves of garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup whole unsalted cashews
  • Chopped scallions cilantro and lime - optional for serving

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and dry it well with a clean paper towel then add it to a large bowl. Toss in the cornstarch, salt and pepper and toss the chicken to coat it well in the cornstarch.
  2. Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add the oil to the pan. Once the oil is nice and hot, add in the chicken and toss and cook it for a few minutes until it is golden brown.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, mix up the tamari, chicken stock, garlic, ginger, maple syrup, hoisin sauce and sesame oil.
  4. Add the sauce along with the cashews to the pan with the chicken and toss and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat, and serve with chopped scallions or cilantro for garnish with a squeeze of lime juice over jasmine rice with some cooked veggies like broccoli or asparagus.