Chef John's Cashew Chicken Recipe

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Leftover grilled chicken breasts get a second life as the star of an easy, fast version of cashew chicken inspired by chinese recipes.

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30minstotal
20minsPrep
10minsCook
30m.total
20m.Prep
10m.Cook
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Ingredients for Chef John's Cashew Chicken Recipe

  • 1/2 inch 2 grilled skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into -s
  • 1/2 pinch Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Cold water
  • 1/2 Lemon, juiced
  • 3/4 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1/2 tablespoon Soy sauce, or more to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon Packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Asian chile pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 Fresh hot red chile pepper, sliced
  • 3 Thin slices fresh ginger root
  • 1/4 cup Dry-roasted cashews
  • 1 Cloves garlic, sliced
Nutrition
value
547
calories per serving
40 g Fat12 g Protein35 g Carbs4 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    40g
  • Protein
    12g
  • Carbs
    35g
  • Fiber
    4g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    35g
  • Protein
    12g
  • Fiber
    4g

Fats

  • Fat
    40g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    51mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    30mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    24mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    22mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    1mcg
  • Magnesium
    180mg
  • Manganese
    3mg
  • Phosphorus
    296mg
  • Selenium
    9mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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