Cashew Chicken
Ingredients
- Flour¾ cups
- Cornstarch¾ cups
- Salt1 tsp
- Paprika½ tsp
- Vegetable oil
- Chicken breast · boneless skinless1 lb
- Cashew1 cup
- Hoisin sauce½ cups
- Soy sauce¼ cups
- Vinegar2 tbsp
- Sriracha sauce1 tbsp
- Sugar¼ cups
- Garlic · grated2 cloves
- Ginger · grated1 piece
Instructions
- Mix the flour, cornstarch, salt and paprika. Set half of the mix aside in a small bowl.
- Mix the other half with ¾ cup cold water to make a loose batter.
- Whisk the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
- Heat the oil over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles on the surface.
- Dredge the chicken in the dry flour mixture, then dip it in the batter and let the excess drip off. Fry the pieces in the oil for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Drain the chicken on paper towel, then pour off any excess oil from the pan.
- Return the chicken to the pan, add the sauce and cashews, and stir for about 1 minute, until coated and the garlic smells fragrant.
- Serve.
Summarized from Pinch of Yum's video. Watch it for the details.
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