Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Cashew Chicken 3.5 (209) 27 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 27, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Cooking popular take-out dishes like this one at home means you can control the quality of the ingredients, making them far healthier. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon cornstarch Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower 6 cloves garlic, minced 8 scallions, white and green parts separated, each cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce ¾ cup raw cashews (4 ounces), toasted White rice, for serving (optional) Directions In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until chicken is coated; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook half the chicken, tossing often, until browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add remaining oil and chicken to skillet along with the garlic and white parts of scallions. Cook, tossing often, until chicken is browned, about 3 minutes. Return first batch of chicken to pan. Add vinegar; cook until evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add hoisin sauce and 1/4 cup water; cook, tossing, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in scallion greens and cashews. Serve immediately over white rice, if desired. Cook's Notes Toasting brings out the sweet, buttery flavor of the cashews. Spread them on a baking sheet, and cook in an oven heated to 350 degrees until golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Rate it Print