Can I bake instead of fry?

You can bake at 425F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, but the coating will not be as crispy.

What can I use instead of cashews?

Peanuts or almonds are good alternatives.

Cashew Chicken

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 0.75 cup flour; 0.75 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.75 cup cold water; 0.5 cup hoisin sauce; 0.25 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp white vinegar; 1 tbsp sriracha; 0.25 cup granulated sugar; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp fresh ginger; 0.5 cup vegetable oil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup cashew halves; 2 cup steamed rice; 2 cup steamed broccoli

Crispy battered chicken tossed with cashews in a sticky hoisin sauce that tastes better than takeout.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

30 min

Servings

Calories

520/serving

Difficulty

Medium

by Replay RecipesChinese-American Cuisine

DinnerQuick & Easy

Nutrition Per Serving

520Calories

28gProtein

52gCarbs

22gFat

2gFiber

18gSugar

Ingredients

0.75 cup flour
0.75 cup cornstarch
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp paprika
0.75 cup cold water
0.5 cup hoisin sauce
0.25 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp sriracha
0.25 cup granulated sugar
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp fresh ginger
0.5 cup vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup cashew halves
2 cup steamed rice
2 cup steamed broccoli

Servings

5 servings

Ingredients

Prepare Dredge and Batter

Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and paprika together. Set half aside in a shallow dish for dry dredging. Add cold water to the remaining half and whisk to form a loose batter.

Mix Sauce

Whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, white vinegar, sriracha, sugar, grated garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.

Fry the Chicken

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet until a drop of water sizzles on contact. Dredge chicken pieces in the dry flour mixture, then dip in the wet batter. Fry in batches, turning once, until golden and crispy on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

5 min

Toss with Sauce and Cashews

Return the fried chicken to the pan. Add the sauce and cashews. Stir for about one minute until the chicken is evenly coated and the sauce clings to each piece. Serve immediately over steamed rice with steamed broccoli on the side.

1 min

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Tips & Variations

Use cold water in the batter for a crispier coating.
Do not overcrowd the pan when frying -- work in batches for the best crunch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bake instead of fry?: You can bake at 425F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, but the coating will not be as crispy.
What can I use instead of cashews?: Peanuts or almonds are good alternatives.

Recipe inspired by the original at pinchofyum.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.

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