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Crispy Cashew Chicken

Crispy Cashew Chicken

  • Author: Anthony
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crispy Cashew Chicken is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a rich, glossy natural gelling agent sauce and topped with toasted cashews and smoked turkey bacon for an irresistible crunch. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish balances savory, sweet, and nutty notes, making it a family-friendly meal that’s easy to customize and enjoy.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Protein

  • 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 slices smoked turkey bacon

Nuts and Aromatics

  • 3/4 cup cashews, toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup natural soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (natural)
  • 1 tsp natural gelling agent
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (natural)

Additional

  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry thoroughly to help the coating stick and ensure they crisp up nicely when cooked.
  2. Toast the Cashews: In a dry skillet over medium heat, gently toast the cashews until golden and fragrant. Set aside for garnish.
  3. Fry the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Cook the smoked turkey bacon in a pan until crispy, then chop into smaller pieces to add smoky flavor layers.
  4. Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), brown sugar (natural), minced garlic, minced ginger, sesame oil (natural), and the natural gelling agent. Set aside the sauce mixture.
  5. Cook and Crisp the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook them until golden brown and crispy on all sides, locking in juices and flavor.
  6. Combine and Simmer: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken, stirring well to coat each piece thoroughly. Allow the mixture to simmer until the sauce thickens to a glossy finish, thanks to the natural gelling agent.
  7. Finish with Cashews and Garnish: Stir in the toasted cashews and chopped smoked turkey bacon. Sprinkle sliced green onions on top for freshness and color before serving.

Notes

  • Pat dry the chicken pieces to ensure better browning and crispiness.
  • Toast cashews separately to preserve their crunch and avoid sogginess.
  • Use medium heat cooking to achieve tender, evenly cooked chicken without burning.
  • Whisk the sauce ingredients well to get a smooth, thick glaze.
  • Cook chicken in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan and maintain crispiness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: Crispy Cashew Chicken, Gluten Free Dinner, Nutty Chicken Recipe, Quick Weeknight Dinner, Cashew Chicken with Smoked Turkey Bacon

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