Cashew Chicken with Hot Oil Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I love this recipe with stir fried veggies and rice. Hope you like spicy food! It serves 4-6 depending on how many sides your offering. Ingredients:
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts |
3 green onions, sliced |
2 slices ginger, quarter sized,slivered |
oil (for frying) |
1 -1 1/2 cup cashews |
3 tablespoons tamari |
2 tablespoons hot oil |
2 tablespoons sesame paste |
1 teaspoon ground szechuan peppercorns |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
Directions:
1. Put the chicken in a medium saucepan with the onions, ginger and just enough water to cover.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is JUST done.
3. Drain, reserving 2 T liquid.
4. Submerge chicken in ice water for 1 minute to stop cooking process.
5. Slice into bite sized pieces.
6. Arrange on a serving plate or bowl.
7. Sprinkle with the 2 T reserved liquid.
8. Heat the oil to 350 degrees and fry the nuts until golden brown-dont burn them!
9. Drain and cool.
10. Pour over chicken and top with sauce.
11. In a pan mix together the tamari, hot oil, sesame paste, ground szehuan peppercorns and sugar.
12. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
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