Name: Cashew Chicken
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: ¾ cup roasted, unsalted cashews; ¼ cup water; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce, best quality such as Kikkoman or Lee Kum Kee; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins, cut into 1½-inch pieces; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 medium garlic cloves, minced; 8 scallions (1 bunch), white and green parts separated, each cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; ¼ teaspoon Asian sesame oil

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30m

This delicious Cashew Chicken recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a savory hoisin and soy sauce, then stir-fried with crunchy cashews, garlic, and scallions. A touch of rice vinegar and sesame oil adds a hint of tangy sweetness to this flavorful dish.

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Servings: 4

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¾ cup roasted, unsalted cashews

¼ cup water

2 teaspoons cornstarch

4 tablespoons hoisin sauce, best quality such as Kikkoman or Lee Kum Kee

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins, cut into 1½-inch pieces

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

6 medium garlic cloves, minced

8 scallions (1 bunch), white and green parts separated, each cut into 1-inch pieces

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

¼ teaspoon Asian sesame oil

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

575kcal

28%
Fat

38g

1%
Saturated Fat

6g

0%
Carbohydrates

16g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

46g

2%
Cholesterol

118mg

5%
Sodium

560mg

28%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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