Best Cashew Chicken Recipe (Ready in 30 Minutes)

Best Cashew Chicken Recipe (Ready in 30 Minutes)

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This easy cashew chicken is ready in 30 minutes with juicy chicken, crunchy cashews, and a savory sauce that beats takeout.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup roasted, (unsalted cashews)
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce, (best quality such as Kikkoman or Lee Kum Kee)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1½ pounds boneless, (skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins, cut into 1½-in (4-cm) pieces)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 medium cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 8 scallions, (white and green parts separated, sliced into 1-in (2.5-cm) pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame oil

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