Spicy Garlicky Cashew Chicken Food

SPICY GARLIC CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, blend together the cashews, cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, jalapeño, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of water.
• Blend until a smooth paste.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Reserve a third of the marinade for serving with the chicken.
• Use the rest for coating the chicken.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the chicken pieces.
• Coat the chicken pieces with the marinade.
• Chill for an hour or two.
• Bring to room temperature before cooking.
• Preheat broiler or grill.
• Broil or grill chicken, turning frequently, until golden and crisp and a meat thermometer reads 175°F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (not touching a bone), or when the juices run clear (not pink) when cut into with a knife.
• About 20 to 30 minutes.
• Serve with lime wedges, reserved marinade, and cilantro.

SWEET & SPICY CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
• In a large plastic resealable baggie, combine cornstarch, sugar and salt; Add chicken chunks, seal baggie and shake to coat chicken in cornstarch mixture.
• Heat wok or large frying pan on high and add oil; heat to hot, but not smoking.
• Add chicken pieces, garlic, ginger and onion, stirring until chicken is lightly cooked on the outside (about 1 minute).
• Add bell pepper, mushrooms, and carrots; stir 2-3 minutes until softened.
• Add snow peas and sauce, cooking until sauce comes to a boil.
• Add cashews and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Serve immediately, over rice if you'd like-- YUM!

SPICY CASHEW CHICKEN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and warm over med-high heat.
• Add the garlic & ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the chicken and cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink.
• Transfer to a plate.
• Add the broccoli and cook, stirring constantly,for 3 minutes or until it's crisp-tender.
• Return the chicken to the skillet and add the green onion.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the hoisin sauce, oil, and red pepper flakes.
• Pour into the pan and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until all is blended.
• Stir in cashews and serve.

SPICY CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• Stir together the hoisin, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and chili paste.
• Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and the chicken. Leave chicken for a minute or two to sear. Then stir fry for another minute or two until lightly browned.
• Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to pan with the celery, onions, cashews, and garlic. Stir-fry about 2 minutes, until crisp-tender. Add sauce mixture and chicken to pan. Stir-fry about 3-4 minutes longer, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thicked. Serve with rice and garnished with scallions.

SPICY, GARLICKY CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine nuts, 2 tablespoons cilantro, oil, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, jalapeño, lime juice and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Smear on enough cashew mixture to thoroughly coat pieces. (Set aside any remaining mixture.) Let marinate at room temperature while you heat grill or broiler. Or refrigerate for up to 12 hours before cooking.
• Preheat broiler or grill. Grill or broil chicken, turning frequently, until it is crisp and golden on outside and done on inside (cut a small nick to check), 20 to 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle chicken with remaining cilantro and serve with lime wedges and remaining cashew mixture.