Cashew Chicken

Saucy, sticky, crispy, sweet and savory Cashew Chicken! Just like your favorite takeout, but made easy at home.

Oh my oh my oh my – saucy, sticky, sweet and savory cashew chicken is here, and it was my favorite recipe I made this month, and this just might be the recipe that will pull you (okay, fine, me) out of the winter slumps with texture, flavor, and a little extra jazziness. It’s just a really fun recipe.

There is a 100% chance that anyone who is in a 10-mile radius will come running into your kitchen when they smell the garlic, ginger, and soy in the sauce as it hits the pan. It’s a good moment.

Ingredients

Chicken:

• 3/4 cup flour
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 cup cold water
• about 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup cashew halves

Sauce:

• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, grated
• a small piece of fresh ginger, grated