Easy Cashew Chicken
Tender chicken and toasted cashews in an Asian inspired sauce. Ready in 30 minutes or less!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 292kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 8 scallions sliced, white and green parts separated
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup raw cashews toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- White rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, with 1 tablespoon cornstarch until chicken is coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, tossing often, for 3-5 minutes.
- Add 6 cloves garlic and white parts of 8 scallions to the skillet. Continue cooking until chicken is browned, about 3 minutes more.
- Add 2 tablespoons rice vinegar and cook until evaporated, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce and 11/4 cup water.
- Cook and stir until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Stir in scallion greens and 3/4 cup raw cashews. Serve immediately over white rice, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg