Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and place them in a zip-top bag.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and cornstarch until smooth and fully dissolved.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken and toss well to coat evenly.
- Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook for 7–8 minutes, or until fully cooked through and lightly golden.
Make the Sauce
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together in a bowl:
- Remaining soy sauce
- Hoisin sauce
- Chili garlic sauce
- Sugar
- Chicken stock
- Ginger
- Cornstarch
- Mix until smooth.
Combine and Thicken
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with the cooked chicken.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir frequently.
- As the sauce simmers, it will thicken and coat the chicken evenly.
- Gently fold in the cashews.
Serve
- Spoon warm rice into bowls and top with the cashew chicken.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and red chili flakes before serving.
Notes
If you can’t find chili garlic sauce, substitute with 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, 3 diced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon vinegar.
