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Spicy Cashew Chicken

Spicy Cashew Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Spicy Cashew Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight dinner packed with flavor. Tender chicken thighs, crunchy cashews, and vibrant vegetables come together in a deliciously savory sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or satisfying a cozy night in, this dish is a must-try!
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Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cubed
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bunch scallions white and green separated
  • 0.25 cup hoisin sauce
  • 0.25 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup dried Thai bird eye chilies
  • 2 cups broccoli lightly steamed
  • 0.75 cup toasted cashews
  • white or brown rice prepared

Equipment

  • Wooden Spoon
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Season cubed chicken thighs and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet set over medium heat add olive oil. Once the oil is hot add in chicken and sauté for about 10 minutes until the chicken starts to brown. Add in garlic and white parts of the scallions. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the scallions are soft and the garlic is fragrant. You don't want to garlic to burn so if you see this turn down the heat a little.
  3. Add in hoisin sauce, chicken stock and soy sauce. Stir to combine and add in dried chilies. Be careful to not break apart the chilies too much. Just let them simmer with the chicken until the sauce becomes thick and coats the chicken.
  4. Stir in steamed broccoli and toasted cashews. Sprinkle the top with reserved scallion greens and serve over rice.

Notes

Extra tips or suggestions here.