Best 8 Cashew Chicken For Four Recipes

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Cashew chicken is a popular dish that combines the flavors of sweet, savory, and crunchy. It's a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and it can be made with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. Whether you prefer a more traditional version or something with a bit of a twist, there's a cashew chicken recipe out there for everyone. Read on to find the best cashew chicken recipe for four people, so you can enjoy this delicious dish with your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CASHEW CHICKEN



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup whole roasted, unsalted cashews
1/3 cup water chestnuts, chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the vinegar, brown sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, 1/4 cup of the soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of the ginger. Set aside.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • In the same skillet, stir-fry the garlic, bell peppers and remaining 2 tablespoons ginger, keeping them crisp-tender. Deglaze the skillet with the sherry and scrape up any brown bits. Add the reserved soy mixture and cook until the mixture boils, about 1 minute. Whisk together the cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup soy in a small bowl, then stir the slurry into the skillet. Add the cashews and water chestnuts. Add 1/4 cup water to thin the sauce. Cook for another minute.
  • Serve garnished with the scallions and cilantro.

CASHEW CHICKEN



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Cooking popular take-out dishes like this one at home means you can control the quality of the ingredients, making them far healthier.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
6 cloves garlic, minced
8 scallions, white and green parts separated, each cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3/4 cup raw cashews (4 ounces), toasted
White rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until chicken is coated; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook half the chicken, tossing often, until browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining oil and chicken to skillet along with the garlic and white parts of scallions. Cook, tossing often, until chicken is browned, about 3 minutes. Return first batch of chicken to pan. Add vinegar; cook until evaporated, about 30 seconds.
  • Add hoisin sauce and 1/4 cup water; cook, tossing, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in scallion greens and cashews. Serve immediately over white rice, if desired.

CASHEW CHICKEN



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We love eating ethnic foods, especially Asian dishes. This chicken stir-fry is my family's favorite! The cashews add crunch and a sweet, nutty flavor, and the tasty sauce adds richness to garden-fresh carrots and broccoli. -Ena Quiggle, Goodhue, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup sherry
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken, cubed
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 cup roasted salted cashews
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sherry, sesame oil and garlic powder. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Discard marinade from chicken. In a wok or large skillet, stir-fry chicken in canola oil for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken and set aside. , In the same skillet, stir-fry broccoli and carrots for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger and reserved marinade until smooth; gradually stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cashews and chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 27g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CASHEW CHICKEN FOR FOUR



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Says Linda Avila of Toone, Tennessee: "Whenever my friends and I get together for a potluck, they always ask me to bring this dish. The recipe came from my brother; it has a distinct Chinese flavor from all the spices."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon sesame oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1-1/2 cups fresh snow peas
2 medium carrots, julienned
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup unsalted cashews, toasted
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sherry or broth and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the sugar, vinegar, hoisin sauce, ginger, salt, and remaining soy sauce and sesame oil; set aside. , Drain chicken and discard marinade. In a large nonstick wok or skillet, stir-fry chicken in 1 teaspoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry peas and carrots in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add water chestnuts. , Return chicken to the pan. Stir sauce mixture and stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Sprinkle with cashews. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CASHEW CHICKEN II



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Diced chicken simmered with the Asian flavors of soy sauce, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts and topped with cashews, of course! This is a delicious and easy recipe, perfect for families on the go, like mine.

Provided by Gweneth

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup vegetable oil
2 cups diced chicken meat
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup chopped celery
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained and diced
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and diced
⅓ cup cornstarch
½ cup cold water
1 cup cashews

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken until it turns white, then season with salt and pepper and add broth, soy sauce, celery, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Beat cornstarch and water together in a small bowl, then blend into skillet mixture and heat through until thick and bubbly. Sprinkle with cashews and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 746.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CASHEW CHICKEN STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, chicken breast, salt, pepper, cornstarch, sesame oil, broccoli floret, red bell pepper, raw cashew, water, brown rice

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ tablespoon ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) pieces
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 cups broccoli floret
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) pieces
¾ cup raw cashew
½ cup water
brown rice, to serve

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
  • Heat a 9.5" fry pan over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken begins to brown.
  • Remove chicken and set aside in a separate bowl.
  • Add the broccoli and bell peppers, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, cashews and sauce. Stir together and allow sauce to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and serve over brown rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 19 grams

CHEF JOHN'S CASHEW CHICKEN



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This is a fantastic way to use up some leftover grilled chicken breasts. This will work with any kind of cooked chicken, but leftover grilled chicken has that little bit of smokiness that adds something special to this quick recipe. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 grilled skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup cold water
1 lemon, juiced
1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons Asian chile pepper sauce (such as sambal oelek)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 fresh hot red chile pepper, sliced
6 thin slices fresh ginger root
½ cup dry-roasted cashews
2 cloves garlic, sliced
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Season chicken cubes with salt and black pepper.
  • Mix cornstarch and water in a bowl until smooth; whisk in lemon juice, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and chile pepper sauce into cornstarch mixture, stirring until brown sugar has dissolved and cornstarch is free of lumps.
  • Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat; pour in vegetable oil. Add slices of red chili and ginger to the hot oil. Cook, stirring often, until oil is flavored, about 2 minutes. Stir in cashews and garlic; cook until cashews are lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes more.
  • Lightly toss seasoned chicken cubes with cashew mixture in skillet until combined, about 30 seconds. Turn heat down to medium-low and pour cornstarch mixture into skillet. Stir constantly until sauce has thickened, about 30 seconds. If too thick, add a splash of water. Simmer 2 more minutes to heat the chicken through. Adjust levels of salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and chile pepper sauce to taste. Stir in cilantro just until wilted, about 15 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 828.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

CASHEW CHICKEN



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Cashew chicken dishes have long been a classic of American Chinese cuisine. But Andrew Chiou and Tim Ma, the co-owners of Lucky Danger in Washington, D.C., have noticed it fading from menus in the area. According to Mr. Chiou, the dish is all about textural contrast: the crisp, battered chicken that's been tossed in a thin, sweet-and-savory sauce; crisp-tender vegetables like celery, as well as softer straw mushrooms; and, of course, the satisfying crunch of cashews. Their version is similar to the famous, deep-fried cashew chicken dish popularized by the chef David Leong in Springfield, Mo., in the 1960s. Enjoy it alongside other dishes as part of a multicourse meal, or just with steamed rice.

Provided by Cathy Erway

Categories     dinner, lunch, poultry, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups canola or peanut oil
1/2 yellow onion, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)
1 small carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 celery stalk, cut into 1-inch dice
4 ounces (drained) canned whole water chestnuts or peeled jicama, cut into ½-inch dice
2 ounces (drained) canned whole straw mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced rehydrated garlic (or 4 fresh garlic cloves, minced)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 cup whole roasted cashews
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 pinch MSG (optional), such as Aji-No-Moto brand seasoning
Steamed rice (optional), for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, batter ingredients and 2 tablespoons water. Mix them by hand until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • In a separate medium bowl, sift together the breading ingredients.
  • Working with one piece of chicken at a time, drop each battered piece into the breading and lightly toss it to coat. (Do not press the breading onto the chicken.) Shake the excess breading off, then place the breaded chicken onto a wire rack-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
  • Heat the oil in a large wok or skillet to 325 degrees. Gently drop the chicken into the oil one piece at a time, spacing them out evenly. Let them fry, undisturbed, for 7 to 8 minutes, until the pieces are deeply golden brown, then remove them with a spider or slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined tray to drain.
  • Turn off the heat and carefully pour out oil into a heatproof container or pot to discard once it cools. Carefully scrape out any specks from the wok or pan with a paper towel held by tongs. Do not rinse the wok.
  • Heat the wok over medium-high. Add the onion, carrot, celery, water chestnuts, mushrooms and garlic. Stir-fry until the garlic and celery become aromatic, about 2 minutes.
  • Push the vegetables to one side of the wok. Add the sugar to the center of the wok and don't stir it for several seconds, to encourage it to caramelize a little. Then add the soy sauce and oyster sauce, and stir until the sugar has dissolved into the liquids. Toss the vegetables into the sauce. Let the sauce come up to a full boil and stir occasionally for 2 minutes, allowing it to slightly reduce and thicken.
  • Stir in the fried chicken and cashews. Give the cornstarch-slurry a stir and add it to the sauce, stirring as it thickens. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the sesame oil and MSG (if using), and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with rice, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Cashews: Opt for high-quality, unsalted cashews. Avoid cashew pieces or blends, as they may not provide the desired texture.
  • Marinating the Chicken: Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This helps infuse flavor and tenderize the chicken.
  • Coating the Chicken: Make sure the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the cornstarch mixture before frying. This promotes a crispy texture.
  • Frying the Chicken: Use a large skillet or wok to ensure even cooking. Maintain the oil temperature between 350°F and 375°F to prevent burning.
  • Stir-Frying the Sauce: Heat the sauce ingredients over medium heat, stirring continuously. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer before adding the chicken.
  • Combining the Chicken and Sauce: Gently toss the fried chicken pieces in the prepared sauce until they are evenly coated. Avoid over-stirring to prevent the chicken from becoming tough.

Conclusion:

Cashew chicken is a classic dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a sweet and savory sauce. It is a versatile dish that can be served with rice, noodles, or vegetables. By following these tips and the detailed recipe, you can easily create a delicious and satisfying cashew chicken dish at home. Experiment with different ingredients and adjust the flavors to suit your preferences. Whether you are cooking for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, cashew chicken is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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