Cheesecake Factory's Spicy Cashew Chicken

Prep Time: 30 Min | Cook Time: 20 Min | Total Time: 50 Min | Yield: 6 Servings

This Cheesecake Factory’s Spicy Cashew Chicken is my ultimate comfort food! I love serving this delicious dish over rice. Oh, man, you need this in your life! Try this recipe now and prepare to fall in love. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 ½ lbs. chicken breast, cut into bite-size chunks

Seasoned Rice Flour

⅓ c canola or vegetable oil

8 oz. Cashews

Rice Flour Batter

6 green onions, cut into ¼″ pieces

Spicy Soy-Sherry Sauce

SEASONED RICE FLOUR

⅛ tsp Baking Powder

⅛ tsp Paprika

¾ c Rice Flour

¼ tsp Kosher Salt

⅛ tsp Ground Black Pepper

RICE FLOUR BATTER

1 ½ c Ice Water

¼ c All-Purpose Flour

1 ½ c Rice Flour

¼ tsp Kosher Salt

¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper

SPICY SOY-SHERRY SAUCE

¼ c Sherry Wine

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 c Hoisin sauce

2 oz. fresh garlic, minced

¼ c soy sauce

¼ tsp Crushed Red Chili Flakes

¼ c granulated sugar

1 tbsp Sriracha sauce

Directions:

For the Seasoned Rice Flour:

In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the seasoned rice flour. Whisk until well combined.

For the Batter:

In another mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the batter. Whisk until well mixed.

For The Sauce:

In another mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the sauce. Stir until well blended.

For the Dish:

Add the chicken pieces into the bowl with the seasoned flour, then toss until well coated.

Transfer the coated chicken pieces into a large bowl, then pour the batter over. Toss until well mixed.

Place a large pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Add canola oil and allow it to become hot.

Add the coated chicken pieces, then cook per side for about 3 minutes or until they turn golden brown.

Pour the sauce as well as the green onions and cashews. Toss until well mixed.

Cook for about a minute, then remove from the heat.

Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley, crushed cashews, and sesame seeds on top.

Serve and enjoy!

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