Spicy Chicken & Cashews Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken & Cashews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pounds Boneless Chicken Breasts Or Tenderloins; 3 dashes Black Pepper; 3 dashes Seasoning Salt; 2 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Cooking Sherry; 4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Cornstarch; 4 teaspoons Sugar; 2 teaspoons White Vinegar; 1/4 cups Oil; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 cups Salted Cashews; 3 whole Green Onions, diced; 3 dashes Toasted Sesame Seeds

Servings: persons

3/4 pounds Boneless Chicken Breasts Or Tenderloins
3 dashes Black Pepper
3 dashes Seasoning Salt
2 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Cooking Sherry
4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Cornstarch
4 teaspoons Sugar
2 teaspoons White Vinegar
1/4 cups Oil
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 cups Salted Cashews
3 whole Green Onions, diced
3 dashes Toasted Sesame Seeds

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Cut chicken into bite size pieces.
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Season chicken with pepper and seasoning salt.
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Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce with the cooking sherry in a medium sized bowl.
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Add chicken into the bowl, stir to combine well, and set aside or put it into the refrigerator to marinate for as long as you like.
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In a small bowl, whisk 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, 4 teaspoons sugar, and 2 teaspoons vinegar.
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Set aside.
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Drain chicken in a colander to remove as much of the marinade as possible.
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Heat 1/4 cup oil in a wok on medium-high heat.
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Add red pepper flakes and garlic.
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Stir for about a minute.
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Add chicken and cook until golden about 5-7 minutes.
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Add the cashews and stir to combine.
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Move wok off heat and pour in the sauce while stirring continuously until everything is covered in sauce.
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The sauce should thicken quite a bit, but if you like it thicker put it back on medium heat for about 5-10 seconds and stir constantly.
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If it becomes too thick, add 1/4 cup water and stir until you get the desired consistency.
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Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and green onions on top.
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Serve over rice and enjoy!
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Adapted from: MommaChelle Blog

885

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pounds Boneless Chicken Breasts Or Tenderloins, 3 dashes Black Pepper, 3 dashes Seasoning Salt, 2 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken & Cashews 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.

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Spicy Chicken & Cashews

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