Description
Easy Cashew Chicken is a quick, flavorful meal featuring tender chicken, crunchy roasted cashews, and a savory hoisin-based sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's ready in just 30 minutes and delivers takeout-style flavor at home.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- ½ teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 3 tablespoons chicken broth or water
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 6 green onions, diced
- ¾ cup unsalted roasted cashews
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together the hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, and chicken broth in a small bowl and set aside.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then toss with cornstarch to coat evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add onion and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add rice vinegar and cook for 1 more minute.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in the hoisin mixture, and cook for a few minutes until warmed through.
- Stir in cashews and green onions, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot over cooked white rice.
Notes
- Add bell peppers or broccoli for extra vegetables and color.
- Increase chili garlic sauce for more heat.
- Substitute tofu or shrimp for a different protein.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of water if needed.
- Use gluten-free hoisin and sauces for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
