This ginger chicken with cashews is a mouthwatering combination of tender chicken, fragrant ginger, and crunchy cashews. The dish is packed with flavor and texture and makes for a satisfying meal. It can be served with steamed rice or noodles, making it a versatile option for lunch or dinner. Prep time for this recipe is about 15 minutes, and the dish can be cooked within 30 minutes. It falls under the category of Asian cuisine, specifically Chinese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup cashews, toasted
- 2 green onions, sliced
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the toasted cashews and sliced green onions.
- Serve the ginger chicken with cashews hot with steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy!
