Chef John's Cashew Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Chef John's Cashew Chicken Recipe). This is a fantastic way to use up some leftover grilled chicken breasts. This will work with any kind of cooked chicken, but leftover grilled chicken has that little bit of smokiness that adds something special to this quick recipe. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 large portions

Chef John's Cashew Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

2 grilled skinless

boneless chicken breasts

cut into 1-inch pieces

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon cornstarch

½ cup cold water

1 lemon

juiced

1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 tablespoon soy sauce

or more to taste

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons Asian chile pepper sauce (such as sambal oelek)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 fresh hot red chile pepper

sliced

6 thin slices fresh ginger root

½ cup dry-roasted cashews

2 cloves garlic

sliced

¼ cup chopped cilantro

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Season chicken cubes with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Mix cornstarch and water in a bowl until smooth; whisk in lemon juice rice vinegar ketchup soy sauce brown sugar and chile pepper sauce into cornstarch mixture stirring until brown sugar has dissolved and cornstarch is free of lumps.

Step 3

Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat; pour in vegetable oil. Add slices of red chili and ginger to the hot oil. Cook stirring often until oil is flavored about 2 minutes. Stir in cashews and garlic; cook until cashews are lightly golden brown about 2 minutes more.

Step 4

Lightly toss seasoned chicken cubes with cashew mixture in skillet until combined about 30 seconds. Turn heat down to medium-low and pour cornstarch mixture into skillet. Stir constantly until sauce has thickened about 30 seconds. If too thick add a splash of water. Simmer 2 more minutes to heat the chicken through. Adjust levels of salt black pepper soy sauce and chile pepper sauce to taste. Stir in cilantro just until wilted about 15 seconds.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Cashew Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 539

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.5g 67%

Carbohydrates: 30.4g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 12.1g

Fat: 32.9g 51%

Saturated Fat: 5.8g 29%

Cholesterol: 73.1mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 1174.5IU 24%

Niacin Equivalents: 19.7mg 152%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 51%

Vitamin C: 48.1mg 80%

Folate: 42mcg 11%

Calcium: 54.1mg 5%

Iron: 3.7mg 20%

Magnesium: 132.1mg 47%

Potassium: 664.9mg 19%

Sodium: 828.8mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 296.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.