Spicy Garlicky Cashew Chicken Recipes

SPICY CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl whisk together the soy sauce/tamari, vinegar, sugar and chicken stock together until combined.
• Once mixed together, spoon half of the mixture into a small bowl and set aside. In the larger bowl, add the starch and water and whisk until combined.
• Add the chicken to the bowl with the starchy-marinade, toss to coat and let marinate 10 minutes.
• In a large wok or skillet, add the sesame oil and warm over a medium-low heat. Add the white parts of the green onions, garlic, ginger and dried chilis. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Turn the heat up to high and add the chicken to the skillet along with the starchy marinade. Cook 5-7 minutes stirring often until the chicken is just about cooked through.
• Add the remaining marinade and cashews to the skillet and toss everything together cook another minute.
• Scatter the sliced green onions over the chicken, serve over rice and enjoy.

GARLIC CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASHEW STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and sesame oil. In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat add the chicken and pour the sauce on top. Cook for about 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
• Reserve 1/4 cup of chicken broth and cornstarch in a small bowl until cornstarch has dissolved. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth to the skillet with broccoli and cashews. Cover and cook for until broccoli is tender, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add in the reserved broth and cornstarch mixture and continue to let simmer until the sauce has thickened. Serve with chopped green onions and serve over rice if desired.

CASHEW CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Season the chopped chicken with salt and pepper, and Chinese 5 spice (if using). Set aside until ready to use.
• Heat a wok or large pan to medium heat and add oil.
• Add onion and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
• Add the garlic and cook another minute, stirring, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
• Add the cashew nuts and chicken and stir. Cook another 7-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Whisk together all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and add to the wok or pan. Stir to coat everything and warm the sauce, about 1 minute or longer. The sauce will thicken up.
• Serve with rice and garnish!

SPICY, GARLICKY CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine nuts, 2 tablespoons cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, jalapeño, lime juice and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Smear on enough cashew mixture to thoroughly coat pieces. (Set aside any remaining mixture.) Let marinate at room temperature while you heat grill or broiler. Or refrigerate for up to 12 hours before cooking.
• Preheat broiler or grill. Grill or broil chicken, turning frequently, until it is crisp and golden on outside and done on inside (cut a small nick to check), 20 to 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle chicken with remaining cilantro and serve with lime wedges and remaining cashew mixture.

SPICY, GARLICKY CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the cashews, 2 tablespoons cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, jalapeño, and water in s blender or food processor and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides, as necessary. Taste and season with the salt and pepper.
• Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Set aside 1/3 of the cashew mixture. Smear on enough of the remaining mixture to thoroughly coat the chicken. Let marinate at room temperature while you heat a broiler or grill. (Or refrigerate up to 12 hours before cooking.)
• Broil or grill the chicken 20-30 minutes, turning frequently, until it's crisp and golden on the outside and done on the inside. (Faith cuts into it to be sure.)
• Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining cilantro and serve with lime wedges and the remaining cashew mixture. (Faith likes this with rice or quinoa when she's feeding a crowd.)

SPICY CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• Stir together the hoisin, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and chili paste.
• Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and the chicken. Leave chicken for a minute or two to sear. Then stir fry for another minute or two until lightly browned.
• Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to pan with the celery, onions, cashews, and garlic. Stir-fry about 2 minutes, until crisp-tender. Add sauce mixture and chicken to pan. Stir-fry about 3-4 minutes longer, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thicked. Serve with rice and garnished with scallions.

SPICY GARLIC CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, blend together the cashews, cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, jalapeño, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of water.
• Blend until a smooth paste.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Reserve a third of the marinade for serving with the chicken.
• Use the rest for coating the chicken.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the chicken pieces.
• Coat the chicken pieces with the marinade.
• Chill for an hour or two.
• Bring to room temperature before cooking.
• Preheat broiler or grill.
• Broil or grill chicken, turning frequently, until golden and crisp and a meat thermometer reads 175°F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (not touching a bone), or when the juices run clear (not pink) when cut into with a knife.
• About 20 to 30 minutes.
• Serve with lime wedges, reserved marinade, and cilantro.

SPICY, GARLICKY CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine nuts, 2 tablespoons cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, jalapeño, lime juice and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Smear on enough cashew mixture to thoroughly coat pieces. (Set aside any remaining mixture.) Let marinate at room temperature while you heat grill or broiler. Or refrigerate for up to 12 hours before cooking. Preheat broiler or grill. Grill or broil chicken, turning frequently, until it is crisp and golden on outside and done on inside (cut a small nick to check), 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with remaining cilantro and serve with lime wedges and remaining cashew mixture.

RECIPE: SPICY, GARLICKY CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. In a blender or food processor, combine nuts, 2 tablespoons cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, jalapeño, lime juice and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. 2. Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Smear on enough cashew mixture to thoroughly coat pieces. (Set aside any remaining mixture.) Let marinate at room temperature while you heat grill or broiler. Or refrigerate for up to 12 hours before cooking. 3. Preheat broiler or grill. Grill or broil chicken, turning frequently, until it is crisp and golden on outside and done on inside (cut a small nick to check), 20 to 30 minutes. 4. Sprinkle chicken with remaining cilantro and serve with lime wedges and remaining cashew mixture.