Easy Cashew Chicken

Easy Cashew Chicken

heartlandcooking.com

Ah now that's what we call easy living! Easy Cashew Chicken makes ordering delivery seem like the more stressful option when it comes to dinnertime! The chicken is perfectly juicy and savory, coated...

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Cooking tools:

  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Nonstick skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towel
  • Plate
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mirin, divided
  • 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
  • 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, can substitute white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 6 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 cups cashews, toasted
  • 1 (8-ounce) package water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups frozen baby peas
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • white rice, to taste, cooked and hot
  • broccoli, to taste, cooked and hot
  • sugar snap peas, to taste, cooked and hot
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced diagonally

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