Cashew Chicken

Cashew Chicken is full of crunchy buttery flavors and juicy tender textures that join for a scrumptious well balanced meal that anyone can prepare and everyone will enjoy. Tender and juicy chicken sharing a plate with a one of may favorite nuts is perfect for family style gatherings. This easy to follow method of preparation is beginner friendly and the entire family will be glad this dish made it to the table. Delicious tasty and good to the last bite, this recipe is worth every bite.  I enjoyed this recipe and recommend you try it at least once to see for yourself how delicious it really is.

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Marinate 

Trim fat from the meat of the chicken. Then, cut into 1″ cubes. Place chicken in a bowl. Add shaoxing cooking wine, cornstarch and mix well. Cover and let marinate for 30 minutes.

In a bowl: combine all the sauce ingredients together and set aside until ready to use.

Heat the pan to medium-high. Add oil and wait for a few minutes. Add the marinated chicken to the hot pan. Sear all sides for 4 minutes total. 

Add onions and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add garlic and mix everything together.

Add chopped bell peppers, mix and cook for 2 minutes.

Pour in the sauce while gently mixing the ingredients in the pan. Let simmer for 1 minute.

Add cashews and mix everything together until well coated.

Remove from heat source.

Serve with white rice. Enjoy!

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Cashews Chicken

Restaurant quality Cashew Chicken is full of natural flavors and juices without the preservatives making this entree a simple to prepare meal everyone must try.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 4
Calories

Ingredients
  

Marinate

  • 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine
  • 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • ½ cup water

Other ingredients

  • 1 cup cashews roasted & unsalted
  • 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil 
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ onion sliced

Instructions
 

Marinate

  • Trim fat from the meat of the chicken. Then, cut into 1" cubes. Place chicken in a bowl. Add shaoxing cooking wine, cornstarch and mix well. Cover and let marinate for 30 minutes.

Cook

  • In a bowl: combine all the sauce ingredients together and set aside until ready to use.
  • Heat the pan to medium-high. Add oil and wait for a few minutes. Add the marinated chicken to the hot pan. Sear all sides for 4 minutes total.
  • Add onions and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add garlic and mix everything together. Add chopped bell peppers, mix and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the sauce while gently mixing the ingredients in the pan. Let simmer for 1 minute. Add cashews and mix everything together until well coated. Remove from heat source.

Serve with white rice. Enjoy!

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