Cashew Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and a tablespoon of soy sauce. Toss well to coat and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, sugar, and sesame oil until smooth.
Cooking
- 4
Toast the Cashews
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the raw cashews and toast them for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 5
Cook the Chicken
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 6
- 7
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 8
Finish and Serve
Add the toasted cashews back to the skillet, stir to combine, and cook for another minute. Serve the cashew chicken hot over cooked rice or noodles.
