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Cashew Chicken

Prep: 30
Total: 45
Serving: 4 servings

ingredients icon Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chicken broth or water
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless, chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 6 green onions diced
  • 3/4 cup unsalted roasted cashews
  • cooked white rice for serving

ingredients icon Directions

  • Whisk together hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, and chicken broth in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Transfer chicken to a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle corn starch on top of chicken and toss to coat.
  • In a large non stick pan, or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken, stirring often, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the onion and cook for another 3 or 5 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is soft and translucent.
  • Add garlic and cook for another minute or so.
  • Add rice vinegar and stir. Cook for another minute.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add the hoisin mixture. Stir to combine and cook for another few minutes to warm through. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in cashews and green onions. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve over cooked white rice.
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