Cashew Chicken
Prep Time16 minutes mins
Cook Time7 minutes mins
Total Time23 minutes mins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4
Calories: 378kcal
- 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.
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.
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 1g