Crispy Chicken with Cashew Sauce

Crispy Chicken with Cashew Sauce is a delightful blend of tender chicken coated in a crunchy batter, served with a rich and creamy cashew sauce. This dish brings together the flavors of Chinese cuisine with a nutty twist, making it a perfect dinner option for any occasion.

Crispy Chicken with Cashew Sauce
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
550 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast - 300 grams
  • Cornstarch - 50 grams
  • Egg - 1 large
  • Breadcrumbs - 100 grams
  • Cooking oil - 200 ml (for frying)
  • Cashews - 75 grams
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Honey - 1 tablespoon
  • Coconut milk - 100 ml
  • Green onions - 2, chopped
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Begin by cutting the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the egg and set aside. In another bowl, combine cornstarch and breadcrumbs.
  3. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then coat with the cornstarch-breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even layer.
  4. Heat the cooking oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a separate pan, toast the cashews over medium heat until golden, then remove and set aside.
  6. In the same pan, add a bit of oil if needed and sauté the minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  7. Add soy sauce, honey, and coconut milk to the pan, stirring until well combined. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Add the toasted cashews and chopped green onions to the sauce, mixing well.
  9. Serve the crispy chicken hot, drizzled with the cashew sauce.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 550
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 40 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from chicken, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Cashews provide healthy fats and essential minerals like magnesium and zinc.

Tags

ChineseHalalDinner