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I love using chicken thighs for this recipe because they are so moist and tender.

Serve: Garnish with a sprinkle of green onions, sesame seeds, and serve warm over rice.Ĭan I Use Chicken Breasts Instead of Chicken Thighs?.

Finish: Turn the instant pot to “saute” one more time, and cook for another 1 – 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Add cashews and stir until well combined. Whisk together remaining cornstarch and water to create a “slurry” and pour over the chicken.

Depressurize: Once cooked, turn the valve to “venting” and do a quick release, wait for the instant pot to depressurize and when finished, remove the lid.Close the lid on the instant pot, turn the valve to “sealing” and cook on “manual” for 6 minutes. Ensure that the pieces of chicken are evenly coated with sauce. Cook: Pour the whisked sauce over the chicken and stir.When browned, hit “cancel” on the instant pot. Once the oil is hot you can add the chicken and brown for 3 minutes. Saute: Turn the instant pot to the “saute” function and add the olive and sesame oils.Ensure the pieces of chicken are well coated with cornstarch. Prepare chicken: Sprinkle 1 tbsp of cornstarch over the chicken, followed with pepper – and toss well.Prepare sauce: In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, garlic.

#Cashew chicken recipe how to#

How To Make Cashew Chicken In The Instant Pot Cashews – Wouldn’t be cashew chicken without them now would it?.Water – We’ll need a little water on hand today for our sauce!.Olive oil – I like a nice neutral oil for cooking chicken.Sesame oil – To add a little flavor when sautéing the chicken.Rice wine vinegar – This is less acidic than regular white vinegar and has more of a mild, sweet taste.Cornstarch – This will be the thickening agent in our sauce.Red pepper flakes – For some added heat!.

Garlic – Fresh is best! Remember the rule: 1 1/2 tsp of jarred garlic is equal to 1 fresh clove.

Soy sauce – I always prefer for low sodium options.

Brown sugar – For a sweet element in our sauce.

Chicken thighs – Boneless and skinless, cut into bite size pieces.

It is typically served over rice or noodles. Traditionally, cashew chicken is a Chinese-American dish with a combination of chicken and cashews, smothered in a lightly browned garlic sauce or a thick sauce made from chicken stock, oyster sauce and soy sauce. I swear it truly hits the nail right on the head when you’re craving take-out but know you’re going to feel guilty about it the next day! What Is Cashew Chicken?

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I really love instant pot recipes and I’ve been wanting to try this cashew chicken for quite some time! This dish is such a staple Asian recipe (also one of my favs!) full of bold flavors and fresh ingredients. I’m telling you guys, this dish is just as good as your favorite Chinese restaurant! It’s super easy, super flavorful, and it’s made in one pot in the comfort of your own home! It is the perfect dump and cook meal, and preparation takes almost no time at all! Chinese-inspired food anyone? This Instant Pot Cashew Chicken is a delicious family friendly meal that is faster to make than to order in! Talk about a perfectly satisfying weeknight meal – in more ways than one!