Dad's Twist on Cashew Chicken

William Kodrowski

A quick, crowd-pleasing Asian-American stir-fry featuring tender chicken bites in a sweet garlic-hoisin sauce tossed with crunchy cashews. Created as an easy teaching recipe for the family, this milder, child-friendly version delivers big flavor in just 30 minutes - perfect for beginner cooks and weeknight dinners alike!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings: 4 Servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Asian-American

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 pinch Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup corn starch
2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1 cup whole unsalted cashews

Sauce

½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup soy sauce (or low sodium version)
3 cloves minced garlic
1½ tbsp brown sugar (pro tip: add an extra touch if you prefer it slightly sweeter)
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1½ tsp sesame oil

Equipment

1 Wok or large pan

Method

Prep the chicken: Cust the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in a sealable bag with the cornstarch, seal, and shake until evenly coated
Sear: Heat the oil in a wok or large fry pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
If needed, set aside cooked chicken pieces for more space
Sauce & Toss: In a bowl, whish together all of the sauce ingredients - soy sauce, chicken broth, minced garlic, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Add the cashews and toss until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve over steamed rice and/or green veggies like broccoli