Spicy Cashew Chicken with Crispy Crunch

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 8 ounces raw cashews
• 6 green onions, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
• 3/4 cup rice flour
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups rice flour
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups ice water
• 1 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sherry wine
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 ounces fresh garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes