Cashew Chicken
Look for hoisin sauce and rice vinegar in the Asian foods section of your supermarket. Although ingredients vary, hoisin is generally made with soybeans, chiles, and spices. It’s used as a seasoning at the table and in cooking.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with the cornstarch until the chicken is coated; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Step 2
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook half the chicken, tossing often, until browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
Add the remaining oil and chicken to the skillet along with the garlic and the white parts of the scallions. Cook, tossing often, until the chicken is browned, about 3 minutes. Return the first batch of chicken to the pan. Add the vinegar; cook until evaporated, about 30 seconds.
Step 4
Add the hoisin sauce and 1/4 cup water; cook, tossing, until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir in the scallion greens and cashews. Serve immediately over white rice, if desired.
Toasting Cashews
Step 5
Spread the cashews on a baking sheet, and toast in a 350°F oven until golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
