Honey Cashew Chicken

A sweet and sticky Asian inspired chicken with peppers, onions, garlic and cashews tossed in a fabulous umami filled sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: 6

Chop 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken into bite sized pieces and place in a large bowl
Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and toss to combine
Set aside for now

In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup of soy sauce with 1/4 cup of honey, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons of cornstarch and an optional 1 teaspoon of hot sauce, sambal, sriracha or gochujang and set aside for now

Place a large skillet over medium heat and add a few tablespoons of a neutral oil
Add 3/4 cup of cashews and cook while stirring until lighted browned and fragrant
Transfer the cashew onto a plate and set aside for now
Add the coated chicken and cook until cooked through and lightly crisp on the edges
Transfer the chicken onto a plate and set aside for now
Add the chopped onions, peppers, garlic and ginger and sauté until softened (5-7 minutes)
Add the cooked chicken, the toasted cashews, the sauce and sesame seeds and toss until everything is completely combined
Simmer until everything is warmed through and the sauce is nice and sticky
Serve warm with rice or egg noodles