Quick and Easy Cashew Chicken

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Quick and Easy Cashew Chicken

This Cashew Chicken Recipe comes together in about 10 minutes and is a healthier version of the classic Chinese takeout dish!

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Total

10 min

Serves

4

Instructions

  1. 01

    Heat the oven to 350 ℉ and place the nuts on a baking sheet. Roast for 5 minutes then remove from the oven and set aside.

  2. 02

    Place the cornstarch, salt and pepper in a bowl and toss with the chicken.

  3. 03

    Shake off any excess.

  4. 04

    Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat, then add 1 tablespoon canola oil.

  5. 05

    Add 1/2 the chicken and brown on each side for about 2-3 minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining oil, chicken and garlic.

  6. 06

    Add the first batch of chicken back into the pot as well as the vinegar and cook until the vinegar is completely incorporated.

  7. 07

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar and ginger.

  8. 08

    Pour over the chicken in the pan and turn the heat to medium low.

  9. 09

    Allow to simmer for another 2-3 minutes or until thick and the chicken is cooked through.

  10. 10

    Whisk together the EZ Gel and water together and add to the sauce to help with the thickening.

  11. 11

    Toss the cashews and sesame oil in and serve over rice with broccoli if desired.

  12. 12

    Serve over rice with the green onions.

Nutrition

per serving · 1 cup

Calories
501
Protein
42g
Carbs
31g
Fat
23g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
11g
Sat. fat
4g
Sodium
1113mg
Cholesterol
109mg

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