SESAME CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS AND DATES
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
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
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Ur Unkle
u-unkle@gmail.comOverall, I really enjoyed this recipe. It was easy to make and the end result was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Sango Dare
d.s@gmail.comThis dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth the splurge. It's a special occasion meal that everyone will love.
Kealeboga David
k-d17@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my sauce turned out really watery. I think I'll try reducing it next time.
kasun Hasaranga
h-kasun@gmail.comThis is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a hit when I make it for guests.
Irma Rivera
riverairma@gmail.comI found that the chicken was a bit dry. I think I'll try marinating it next time.
Jason Cuellar
j_cuellar@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and sour sauce.
Eddy Kizz
kizz.e@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of cashews, so I used peanuts instead. It turned out great!
Dipuo Mahlangu
m-d@gmail.comThis dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive meal.
Rocky hasan
rocky@yahoo.comI love the crispy coating on the chicken. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Ram Kaiki
kaikiram50@yahoo.comThe dates in this dish were a bit too chewy for me. I think I'll try using raisins next time.
Samsam Aadan
saadan@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some broccoli and carrots to make it a complete meal.
MS Mominur
mominur_m15@yahoo.comI've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is perfectly balanced.
Major Payne
major.payne@gmail.comThe sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall the dish was very flavorful.
bikash talukder
b82@yahoo.comI love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish with ease.
urmi akther
a_urmi@hotmail.co.ukThis sesame chicken dish was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet dates and crunchy cashews was a unique and delicious twist on a classic dish.