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Cashew Chicken

Prep Time16 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4
Calories: 378kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2/3 cup cashews
  • 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
  • bunch of spring onions
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 2 tsp. starch for sauce + 2 tbsp. for sprinkles
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce or teriyaki sauce
  • salt pepper.

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into 1-11/2-inch cubes. Season with a little salt and sprinkle with pepper.
  • Place cashews on a dry skillet and roast until lightly browned.
  • Pour oil into the skillet. Dip the chicken in the starch and pan-fry until browned.
  • Add the garlic and the white part of the green onions. Continue cooking for 2 minutes.
  • Spread out the cashews and sesame seeds. Pour in the soy sauce, Worcester sauce, and 1/2 cup water. Bring contents to a boil; cook for 3 minutes. Mix 1/4 cup of water and 2 tsp of starch. Pour mixture into skillet and cook about 1 minute until thickened.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 1g