Air Fryer Cashew Chicken

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Sauce:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• ½ tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp ginger (grated)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

Add-Ins:

• ½ cup roasted cashews
• 1 bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
• Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prep the Chicken:

1. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, oil, garlic powder, and black pepper.
2. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.

2. Air Fry the Chicken:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the chicken in a single layer.
3. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.

3. Make the Sauce:

1. In a small pan over medium heat, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
2. Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) and let it simmer until thickened.

4. Cook the Veggies & Assemble:

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tsp oil and sauté bell peppers and onions until slightly tender (2-3 minutes).
2. Add the crispy air-fried chicken and pour the sauce over.
3. Stir in the cashews and toss everything together until well coated.

5. Serve & Enjoy!

• Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
• Serve over steamed rice or noodles.

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