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Spicy Cashew Chicken

Spicy Cashew Chicken is a popular Chinese dish that combines the flavors of sweet, spicy, and nutty. It is made by stir-frying chicken with a spicy sauce, then adding cashews and vegetables. The cashews add a crunchy texture to the dish and the vegetables provide a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. This dish is often served with steamed rice and is a favorite among Chinese food lovers.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup roasted cashews

Directions

  • Step 1
    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, and ginger.
  • Step 2
    Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Step 3
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken and stir to coat.
  • Step 4
    Stir in the cashews and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Step 5
    Serve the chicken over cooked rice or noodles, if desired.

Comments

Anonymous
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This Spicy Cashew Chicken is amazing! It's full of flavor, with a unique combination of spicy, sweet, and salty. Texture-wise, the cashews add a wonderful crunch. Highly recommend!
Anonymous
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This Spicy Cashew Chicken is the perfect dish for a delicious weeknight dinner! Not only is it packed with flavor, but it's also super easy to make. Each bite is full of crunchy cashews, tender chicken, and spicy chilies. Yum!
Anonymous
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Spicy Cashew Chicken is the perfect combination of spicy and salty flavors. The crunchy cashews add texture and flavor, making it a delicious and healthy meal. Highly recommend!

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