This is a standard in our house and one of my favorite one-pot dishes. I make it at least once a month. Easy, flavorful, and also great the next day if you have any left over.
Easy Cashew Chicken
Serves 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 1/2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon prepared minced garlic
• 8 scallions, white and green parts separated, each cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 3/4 cup unsalted, roasted cashews
Directions
In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with the cornstarch until the chicken is coated, season with a little salt and pepper.
In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, tossing often, until browned and cooked, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and white parts of the scallions and cook for 3 minutes. Add the vinegar to the pan, toss for 1 minute. Add the hoisin sauce and a few tablespoons of water; cook, tossing, until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat and stir in the scallion greens and cashews. Season with a little more salt and pepper. Serve over rice.
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Just got around to making this dish and it gets two thumbs up. So tender and tasty.