Sometimes you just get a craving for a takeout favorite. While most restaurants won’t include a vegetable in their version of cashew chicken, quick cooking snap peas adds a light crunch and fresh flavor that cuts through the garlicky, sweet and tangy sauce.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashews
Instructions
- Cook the rice as the label directs. Set aside off the heat, 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Meanwhile, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 teaspoons soy sauce in a large bowl; set aside 5 minutes. Stir together the hoisin sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a separate bowl until smooth; set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, stirring once or twice, until golden and almost fully cooked through, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, leaving any drippings behind. Add the snap peas to the skillet and cook until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the cashews to lightly toast, about 1 minute.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the hoisin sauce mixture. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken and vegetables, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Divide the rice among plates or shallow bowls. Top with the chicken mixture and sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 570 |
| Total Fat | 19 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 3 grams |
| Cholesterol | 83 milligrams |
| Sodium | 719 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 64 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 grams |
| Protein | 35 grams |
| Sugar | 11 grams |
Reviews
This was very good, fast, and easy on a weeknight. I served it with mini egg rolls and sliced oranges. I used my regular brand of hoisin (Dynasty), but it seemed hotter this time. It wasn’t overly spicy though; we were just surprised. I cut the snap peas into 1-inch pieces for bite-size chunks. I LOVE cashews, and this was a great way to use them.
Sooo delicious! I didn’t use all of the ingredients and I used powder ginger and garlic bc I didn’t have fresh and it still turned out amazing.
This was very good! Careful to not overcook the snow peas.
Excellent chicken recipe. Tried it tonight and loved it. Highly recommend.