How to Make Cashew Chicken
How to Make Cashew Chicken might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 2 servings with 621 calories, 12g of protein, and 32g of fat each. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of brown sugar, juice of lemon, salt and ground pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the fresh ginger root you could follow this main course with the Flourless almond ginger cookies as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.
Instructions
Season chicken cubes with salt and black pepper.
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.
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.
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.