Cashew Chicken with Hot Oil Sauce Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken with Hot Oil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 green onions, sliced; 2 slices ginger, quarter sized,slivered; oil (for frying); 1 -1 ½ cup cashews; 3 tablespoons tamari; 2 tablespoons hot oil; 2 tablespoons sesame paste; 1 teaspoon ground szechuan peppercorns; ½ teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

1
Put the chicken in a medium saucepan with the onions, ginger and just enough water to cover.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is JUST done.
3
Drain, reserving 2 T liquid.
4
Submerge chicken in ice water for 1 minute to stop cooking process.
5
Slice into bite sized pieces.
6
Arrange on a serving plate or bowl.
7
Sprinkle with the 2 T reserved liquid.
8
Heat the oil to 350 degrees and fry the nuts until golden brown-dont burn them!
9
Drain and cool.
10
Pour over chicken and top with sauce.
11
In a pan mix together the tamari, hot oil, sesame paste, ground szehuan peppercorns and sugar.
12
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.

528

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 3 green onions, sliced, 2 slices ginger, quarter sized,slivered, oil (for frying), and more.

Yes, Cashew Chicken with Hot Oil Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cashew Chicken with Hot Oil Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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