Cashew Chicken

Total time
1 hr
Prep
24 min
Cook
36 min
Yield
4 servings
Finished Cashew Chicken plated for serving

Directions

6 steps

  1. Combine chicken cubes with cornstarch, water, 1 tablespoon oil, and oyster sauce. Mix until the liquid is absorbed. Marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. Mix the sauce: whisk together chicken stock, honey, light soy sauce, hoisin sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and white pepper. Set aside.

  3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok over high heat until smoking. Spread chicken in a single layer and fry for 1 minute per side until golden. Transfer to a bowl.

  4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir-fry ginger for 5 seconds, then add garlic. Immediately add red bell pepper, scallions, and water chestnuts. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.

  5. Return chicken to the wok. Pour in the sauce and toss over high heat until the sauce thickens and glazes everything, about 1 minute.

  6. Add roasted cashews and toss to combine. Serve immediately over steamed rice.