Easy Cashew Chicken
Tender chicken and toasted cashews in an Asian inspired sauce. Ready in 30 minutes or less!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 8 scallions sliced, white and green parts separated
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup raw cashews toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- White rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until chicken is coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, tossing often, for 3-5 minutes.
- Add garlic and white parts of scallions to the skillet. Continue cooking until chicken is browned, about 3 minutes more.
- Add vinegar and cook until evaporated, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in hoisin sauce and 1/4 cup water.
- Cook and stir until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Stir in scallion greens and toasted cashews. Serve immediately over white rice, if desired.