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Sticky Honey Cashew Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, CuisineAsian, CuisineFusion
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5 from 7 votes
Calories: 341kcal
This delightful homemade takeout-style dish features Chinese-inspired sticky crispy honey chicken paired with cashew nuts. It's a delectably sweet dish that you can prepare in just 20-25 minutes using only a handful of ingredients. This chicken recipe is both simple and quick, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients 

For Crispy Chicken

  • 450 g chicken breast about 1 lb skinless, boneless, cut in bite-size pieces
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper or black pepper
  • ¼ cup cornstarch 1.4 oz | 40 g
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ⅓ cup cashew nuts 1.5 oz | 45 g

For Sticky Sauce

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste or Sriracha

Garnish

  • Chopped green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Crack an egg into a bowl and whisk. Add diced chicken and combine.
  • Combine salt, pepper and cornstarch in another large bowl. Add chicken pieces coated in egg, shake off excess egg mixture, and toss through to coat.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet with oil over medium-medium heat. Fry chicken for about 5-6 minutes, until golden on each side.
  • Make the sticky sauce: In the meantime, add cornstarch in a bowl then slowly add soy sauce while whisking with a fork to dissolve. Now stir in garlic, honey and chili paste.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, add the sauce and cashew nuts. Stir and bring to a simmer to thicken the sauce. It will take a few seconds.
  • Remove, garnish with green onions and serve with rice.

Notes

  • Store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Can be frozen, although the texture of the chicken doesn't hold up and the crispiness will be more like sogginess when defrosted. 
  • See more notes on ingredients at the top of the post.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 1049mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg
Keywords: Cashew Nuts, Chicken Breast
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