Best 5 Sesame Chicken With Cashews And Dates Recipes

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Venture into a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to creating an unforgettable dish of sesame chicken with cashews and dates! Indulge in the harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors as you embark on this culinary adventure. This delectable dish is a symphony of textures, featuring crispy chicken coated in a luscious sesame sauce, complemented by crunchy cashews and tender dates. With every bite, you'll experience a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Prepare to tantalize your palate with this exquisite culinary masterpiece as we unveil the secrets behind crafting this remarkable dish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SESAME CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS AND DATES



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Dates add a touch of sweetness to this savory chicken and scallion stir-fry. If you don't have a wok or a 12-inch skillet, you might want to cook this in two batches in a smaller pan. That will ensure a nice, browned crust on the meat. And if you want to substitute chicken breasts, stir-fry them for only 2 minutes in Step 2 before adding the rice wine.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons toasted (Asian) sesame oil
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into about 12 "coins"
6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 bunch scallions (white and green parts), cut into 2-inch lengths
3 to 4 dried red chiles, or 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes
2 pounds boneless chicken thighs (preferably skin on, but skinless is O.K.), cut into 2-inch chunks
1/2 cup toasted cashews
1/3 cup rice wine or dry sherry
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce or tamari
4 pitted dates, thinly sliced
3 cups fresh basil or cilantro leaves, or a combination
Rice vinegar or lime juice, to taste
Cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper while you heat a 12-inch skillet or wok over high heat until it's very hot, at least 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil and swirl the pan; the oil should thin on contact. When the oil is hot, add the ginger, garlic, scallions and chile. Stir-fry until the garlic is golden at the edges, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the 2 remaining tablespoon oil, chicken and cashews, and stir fry until it starts to brown, 4 to 5 minutes (turn down the heat if the cashews are browning too quickly). Add the rice wine, soy sauce and dates; simmer until the sauce reduces to a syrupy consistency and the chicken cooks through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the herbs, sprinkle with rice vinegar or lime juice, and serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 562, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 568 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CASHEW CHICKEN STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe by Tasty image

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

THAI CASHEW CHICKEN



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A wonderfully spicy Thai dish. I created this when I fell in love with a dish at a Thai restaurant. It is very good served over jasmine rice. Fish sauce can be found in any Asian market, or the Asian section of the supermarket.

Provided by SKOALZ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup fish sauce
1 ½ tablespoons hot pepper sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
1 cup dry jasmine rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 small onion, quartered then sliced
¾ cup water
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 cup unsalted cashew nuts

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag, mix the soy sauce, fish sauce, hot pepper sauce, garlic, and ginger. Place the chicken in the bag, seal, and marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the jasmine rice and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Stir in the onion, and cook about 5 minutes, until tender. Reserving the marinade mixture, place the chicken into the skillet, and cook about 10 minutes, until browned.
  • Stir the reserved marinade and 3/4 cup water into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Continue to cook and stir 10 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Thoroughly blend in the peanut butter. Serve over the jasmine rice with a sprinkling of cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 2251.6 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

SLOW-COOKER SESAME CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS



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This better-than-takeout sesame chicken has a flavor-packed sweet and slightly spicy sauce, fresh broccoli and roasted cashews for added crunch.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 cups small fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup salted roasted whole cashews
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seed
Sliced green onions, if desired
Cooked white rice, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix 1/4 cup chicken broth, the honey, 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, the rice vinegar, sesame oil, gingerroot, garlic and red pepper. Add chicken and mix to coat; transfer to slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until chicken is no longer pink. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons chicken broth; stir into slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly around edges and starting to thicken.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce and the broccoli to slow cooker, mixing to coat broccoli with sauce mixture; cover and continue cooking 10 to 15 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir in cashews. Before serving, sprinkle with sesame seed, and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with cooked white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

SESAME CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS AND DATES



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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
12 slices Ginger, Fresh, peeled and cut into "coins" (2 inches)
7 Garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 bunch Scallions (white and green parts), cut into 2-inche lengths
4 Red Chiles
2 pounds Chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch chuncks
1/2 cup Cashews, toasted
1/2 cup Sherry
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
4 Dates, pitted, thinly sliced
3 cups Basil leaves, fresh
1 Lime juice, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper while you heat a 12-inch skillet over high heat until it's very hot, at least 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil and swirl the pan, the oil should thin on contact. When the oil is hot, add the ginger, garlic, scallions and chile. Stir-fry until the garlic is golden at the edges, 2-3 minutes.
  • 2. Add the 2 remaining tablespoon oil, chicken and cashews, and stir fry until it starts to brown, 4-5 minutes (turn down the heat if the cashews are browning too quickly). Add the Sherry, soy sauce and dates; simmer until the sauce reduces to a syrupy consistency and the chicken cooks through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • 3. Stir in the herbs, sprinkle with sherry or lime juice, serve over rice.

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, substitute tofu or tempeh for the chicken.
  • If you don't have cashews on hand, you can use peanuts or almonds instead.
  • If you don't have dates, you can use raisins or dried cranberries instead.
  • To make the dish spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • For a sweeter dish, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
  • Serve the dish over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Sesame chicken with cashews and dates is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and the combination of sesame, cashews, and dates creates a unique and unforgettable taste. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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