Cashew Chicken
Description:
This Cashew Chicken recipe is a beloved favorite that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its savory sauce, tender chicken, and crunchy cashews, it’s a dish that never fails to impress. While the recipe may seem a bit involved, especially with coordinating multiple steps towards the end, don’t worry – it’s all worth it for the incredible flavor this dish delivers. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chicken breasts | 3-4 |
| Soy sauce | 1/4 cup |
| Sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Garlic | 1/8 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp |
| Ginger | 1/8 tsp |
| Flour | As needed |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Milk | 1/4 cup |
| Pepper | To taste |
| Water | 2 cups |
| Chicken bouillon cubes | 4 |
| Cornstarch | 1-2 tbsp |
| Rice | As needed |
| Green onion | To garnish |
| Cashews | To garnish |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 362
- Fat Content: 18.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 220.3mg
- Sodium Content: 4495.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 7g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 4g
- Protein Content: 41g
Cooking Instructions:
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Marinate the Chicken:
- Stir together soy sauce, sugar, garlic, salt, vinegar, and ginger to create the marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade mixture and let them sit for at least 1 hour, preferably longer for more flavor infusion.
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Flour the marinated chicken breasts thoroughly, ensuring they are well coated.
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Prepare the Egg Mixture:
- In a separate bowl, stir together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper to create the egg mixture.
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Coat the Chicken:
- Dip the floured chicken pieces into the egg mixture, making sure they are fully coated.
- Roll the chicken pieces in flour once again, ensuring an even coating.
- This flour-egg-flour process may be messy but is crucial for achieving a crispy exterior. Feel free to use a bag or a fork to coat the chicken evenly.
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Start the Sauce and Rice:
- While the chicken is coated, begin preparing the sauce by combining water, chicken bouillon cubes, sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
- Heat the sauce mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a boil.
- Once boiling, thicken the sauce by gradually adding cornstarch mixed with small amounts of the sauce until smooth and pourable.
- Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the boiling sauce and allow it to cook while you fry the chicken.
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Fry the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
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Serve:
- Serve the fried chicken pieces over a bed of rice.
- Pour the hot sauce over the chicken and rice, ensuring each piece is generously coated.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and whole cashews for an added crunch and freshness.
Tips:
- Marinate the chicken for longer if possible to enhance the flavor.
- Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure the oil reaches the correct frying temperature.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning in the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
Enjoy this delicious Cashew Chicken recipe with your loved ones! It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds! 🍗🥦🍚
