Better Than Takeout Cashew Chicken

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00:00Better than take out cashew chicken.

00:03This cashew chicken delivers restaurant quality flavor in 30 minutes, crispy golden chicken

00:08coated in a glossy savory sweet sauce, crunchy buttery cashews and a perfect umami balance

00:14all made easily in a skillet or wok.

00:17For the chicken, you'll need one and a half pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts

00:20cut into one inch pieces, seasoned with salt and pepper, then coated in one quarter cup

00:25of cornstarch and cooked in two tablespoons of vegetable oil.

00:29For the sauce, combine one quarter cup low sodium soy sauce, one half cup chicken broth,

00:34three minced garlic cloves, one tablespoon brown sugar, one tablespoon hoisin sauce and one

00:40teaspoon sesame oil.

00:42To finish the dish, add one cup of whole unsalted cashews.

00:47Cut one and a half pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts into one inch pieces and pat

00:51them completely dry to ensure proper browning.

00:55Season generously with salt and pepper.

00:57Place the chicken in a large ziplock bag with one quarter cup cornstarch and shake vigorously

01:02for 30 to 45 seconds until each piece is evenly coated with a light powdery layer.

01:08Heat two tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large wok or cast iron skillet over medium high

01:13heat until it shimmers for about two to three minutes.

01:17The oil should sizzle a small piece of chicken immediately without smoking.

01:21Add the cornstarch coated chicken in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding.

01:26Cook undisturbed for three to four minutes to form a golden brown crust, then stir and cook

01:32another two to three minutes until all sides are golden and the internal temperature reaches

01:37165 degrees Fahrenheit.

01:40Whisk one quarter cup soy sauce, one half cup chicken broth, three minced garlic cloves,

01:45one tablespoon brown sugar, one tablespoon hoisin and one teaspoon sesame oil until smooth.

01:52Pour over cooked chicken with one cup cashews and toss two to three minutes until sauce thickens

01:57and glaze evenly.