How To Make Sticky Cashew Chicken (Step-by-Step Video)

[@Kitchensanctuary]

Want to use your air fryer? 1. Instead of frying the chicken, you can cook the chicken in the air fryer. 2. Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F and grease the basket of the air fryer. 3. Add the chicken - try to separate it a little with a set of tongs. 4. Fry the chicken for 12-14 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket half-way through cooking. Ensure the chicken is cooked by slicing open the largest piece you can find and ensuring it's hot and no longer pink in the middle. 5. Heat the sauce in a pan and add the cooked chicken, along with the cashews and spring onions, as per the rest of the recipe.

[@danielsutton5530]

Hi I love this meal i cooked it for the first time , what are the salts fats and proteins etc in this meal ?

[@voxpopjuli]

A small correction or clarification.??? You use cornstarch in your recipe; but in the video, you say you use cornstarch or corn flour. And in the ingredients of the recipe, it says "corn flour". Do you know that they are 2 completely different products.? You mean, we can use either one. Corn flour is not a powder; like cornstarch. Corn flour is granular and is used to make tortillas, arepas, pupusas, etc.

[@justus4685]

@@voxpopjuli in her country, cornflour IS cornstarch. Therefore, she's correct.

[@serenaburgdorf9543]

This is now a family staple. My husband loves this so much he requests it all the time!

[@jasonandmint4312]

Just made this tonight I added red bell pepper it was amazing Thank you

[@peteredge3577]

This is now the second of your recipes I've cooked! I had a complaint when I cooked this tonight , there wasn't enough 😀 I'm happy with that. Thanks Nicky

[@archiemcberry7102]

Love your simple and delicious recipes. Easy for us senior citizens to follow along and surprise the grandkids with our skills.

[@fostergrip]

I made this. It was really good! I'm going to make it again. Cheers everybody.

[@jakeb8856]

I just made this for my family and it was a universal hit. Thank you! I couldn’t find dark soy sauce in time to make the dish so I just substituted more light soy sauce and a bit more brown sugar to taste. I will definitely be making this on the regular.

[@dianemcwilliams6705]

Just cooked this for supper. Absolutely wonderful and I will be cooking this regularly in the future. Thank you so much!

[@Kitchensanctuary]

You are so welcome!

[@marksimons8861]

I don't think one shouldn't really use the same recipe (or even variations thereof) more than once a year.

[@crystallopez5803]

The best recipe!!! Instantly reminds of my childhood days when we used to order this for carry out!

[@rowelle]

Your videos are so soothing and relaxing to watch! I could watch your stuff all day!

[@Kitchensanctuary]

Glad you like them!

[@lizjohnson6324]

Have to say you are an inspiration I feel you are my go to girl for family meals . Thanks again and keep up the great work .It is very much appreciated,xxx

[@bd594]

This is on the menu later this week. thanks for the air fryer option too.

[@judithsewell7027]

This is a winner , great to see you back Lancashire lass .

[@DownButNotOutYet]

Morning Niki, chicken is usually a bit boring and bland, but cooking your style with all the various flavours and adding the cashew nuts will make it a perfect treat to eat. I agree serving it on a bed of freshly cooked rice is the better way to enjoy all the flavours and the sauce looks so lovely, just enough for the rice to soak it all up. Thank you for sharing kind regards.

[@kevindodge477]

Two comments - First, I made this recipe, and it came out great! Loved it and will make it again. Second, my copy of your cookbook, It's All About Dinner, arrived yesterday and I am excited to look through it and cook. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@RojamZane]

Another winning recipe... salivating at the intro when it was being served! This is going into my dinner rotation.

[@jimgardiner3476]

I look forward to trying this one Nicky. Would love a video on how you make chicken cacciatore please.

[@clintspoon]

Brilliant. I cooked this last night with Quorn (chicken) pieces and it was delicious. Thank you.

[@jackb2001]

Just made this delicious recipe. I follow a number of Chinese food KZbinrs and this hoisin chicken as to be my new number 1. 👍

[@Kitchensanctuary]

Great 👍

[@anjabemelen5004]

I've eaten at 19.00 hours. Now, 3 hours later, I'm hungry again😉. Thanks so much for a lovely receipy 👍💖!

[@jjammy1007]

I make this dish (similar) quite often. A Filipino lady I know got me a kilo of potato starch so use that instead of cornstarch. The cashew nuts make this dish! Beaut

[@clairedriscoll8628]

Wonderful, just made your lasagne, I always used to wing it, sometimes it was ok, sometimes not so good, I now have a foolproof recipe. I have also made the sticky pork which was delicious and I'm definitely going to add this one to my list - excited to make it. Thanks for your great vlogs and inspiration x

[@ckhaas]

This was my first Kitchen Sanctuary recipe and it was superb. Thanks for posting.

[@jcwoods2311]

Love your recipes and videos Nicki! Always simple and delicious. If you want even crispier chicken fry them again for a bit before tossing the pieces in the sauce, my college roomie taught me this eons ago. Extra Extra Crispy!

[@Kitchensanctuary]

Sounds great!

[@tuffty203]

I have to try that. It looks awesome. Thank you for another great way to cook chicken.

[@gewargisa]

Delicious simplicity and authentic tasting too ! Thanks for sharing !!

[@getsmart99]

Thanks Nicki for your wonderful recipes they go down a treat with my family..always looking for the next video with anticipation..God bless

[@noahsmommytn23]

Now this is my kind of dinner. Simple easy and tasty!!!!

[@Romafood]

Un piatto bellissimo 👍

[@simonwhite3137]

Thanks for this Nicky, my 8yo niece and I made this for a family get together 😊

[@Kitchensanctuary]

Wonderful!

[@sidocious]

Thanks for the recipe, this one was our lunch today. Children "destroyed" it! :) Really easy to cook!

[@Kitchensanctuary]

Great to hear!

[@mariedamon5655]

I think this looked so appetising even thou I just ate a big dinner .such a feast to my eyes x

[@gucci_cooking]

This is my favourite! The chicken is looks crispy and so delicious!

[@Tierrittaa]

i enjoy watching you so much!!!! it makes me so happy and excited to cook

[@mariacummerson4735]

Delicious! Thank you Nicky. Love all your recipes. I will be cooking this again.

[@juliemills8195]

Going Tesco soon to get ingredients Can’t wait to do for dinner tonight Can taste it already !

[@michaeljohns9915]

Looks lovely……and so does the food.

[@gm3454]

Amazing recipe. That's Wednesday's tea sorted.

[@Kitchensanctuary]

Hope you enjoy

[@markilott4475]

Looks amazing and tastes amazing … 😊Thank you for another great recipe

[@hihi-vi7qs]

Mmmm will make this next week, thanks Nicky! Congratulations on your book, you really deserve it, fantastic food and my 3 boys love your recipes, although they think I’m just a great cook I haven’t told them about you LOL 😂 X

[@deborahwood4728]

You make everything look so east. No excuse not to try this an impress the family;-) yummy

[@dougcorella9669]

Love your recipes! Thanks, Nicky! Keep it up!

[@mehitabel6564]

That looks so tempting, I'm making it tonight. I've been feeling a little below par, and this dish will just hit the spot.

[@wiganjim]

Great recipe; I had to substitute the Hoisin for Kicap Manis due to availability, but it went down a treat with the whole family :)

[@cookingwithjonny2071]

Cooking with Jonny says Hello 👋! Your video is truly amazing and shows your passion and devotion towards beautiful food. I am so lucky to see your work through your channel. Thank you for sharing! 🤗🤗🤗

[@cupidslover3]

Yum yum! Chicken and cashew nuts is one of my all-time favourite dishes (especially with a nice cold glass of white wine). I'll definitely try this version thanks! I may roast the cashews in the oven beforehand for 10 minutes to make them even more nutty 😊

[@mrlight3746]

Hi Nicky, great recipe thank you, received you new cookbook a week or so ago, absolutely brilliant, I have many cookbooks (my Mothers fault she got me into cooking) but your book is I think the best, some recipe books you may do 2/3 recipes but your I'm already on 5, tonight Fajita's tomorrow smothered park. Keep up the great work.

[@mrlight3746]

Sorry pork

[@roostaraver]

That looks soooo good

[@sandrahamilton2521]

Wow this looks sooo tasty and I can’t wait to try it xx

[@davidmbell]

Sounds delicious, if only the blinking supermarkets had any cornflour, tried Morrisons and Aldi on Saturday and both empty shelves.

[@trishwfulton6981]

This recipe looks great! It reminds me to ask if General Tao chicken would be very different to make.

[@deeferry6520]

What a great recipe, thank you for sharing 😀

[@Kitchensanctuary]

My pleasure 😊

[@Mum2-t3s]

All your recipes amazing!!! Thank you

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

I made this today! Needed to bump up spices, but it is the case for me with basically all the recipes, but it was really great idea! I love having so much crunchy stuff in my food

[@yasmina7548]

Hi Aleksandra, I do order this in restaurants, however at times they do make it too sweet, which I don’t like. How sweet is this recipe? In your opinion should I cut down on the sugar etc. The reason why I ask is because you have cooked it and it seems like me, you do enjoy a spicy kick to your food. Thanks 🙏

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

@@yasmina7548 Hi there. I don't like overly sweet food, and I think it wasn't too sweet here. Also, when I multiplied other spices, I think they also helped with the balance.

[@yasmina7548]

@@AlexandraAndStuff thanks so much for your reply 👍

[@deb654]

Your Cook book is Amazing 🥰 x

[@janettdelaney1292]

I made this for dinner, quick & easy 😋 Cheers Nat from Aus 😃

[@suzannestephens7822]

That looks absolutely delicious 🎉

[@miltonwilliams2382]

Mrs Nikki, Milton here from Southeastern North Carolina. This is going to be long! My brother has kidney damage from eating out for the past 20 years. Now from the advice from a Holistic Doctor he and his wife are eating correctly and his kidney function is now in the 50% area. GREAT this is. Listen now ---> just a change in diet. Home Cooking! Home Cooking. Now this being said my brother is now pretty much a vegetarian. * I did not prepare meat today (01/02/23) for lunch vegetarian and the sauce here was a Great success. The BIG kicker here - My young nephew is a little over weight and veggies are not his choice. Mrs Nikki you all the way over here gave my nephew a new thought of food and vegetables, he went into the kitchen three times and the last time asked, can I take the last if this. You Missy made a impression in my kitchen today. Thank you much.

[@alexkaranja3443]

You never disappoint 😊

[@КатеринаБондар-э8с]

Thank you! We loved it!

[@mikewatson5281]

Looks really good I love cashew chicken

[@mattharveyy]

This was absolutely incredible!

[@gazzfoth]

Made this tonight. Absolutely delicious. Thanks Nicky 😊

[@brianburke396]

Another beautiful recipe and well presented video 👏👏👏

[@Kitchensanctuary]

Thank you so much

[@sahajiyaaudhi2533]

It’s delicious 🍗🍽️💞

[@Kitchensanctuary]

Thank you 😋

[@popeyedish]

Yummyscrummydiddilyunctious....looks fantastic Nicky...🤗

[@KFNZ-s2t]

Definitely a must to try

[@dave234545]

Looks very good. Thank you for the recipe.

[@md.raisuddin8832]

Good food making chef

[@francisexperience]

another great recipe love your cooking style thanks😊

[@michaelbradshaw1575]

Looks fantastic,

[@marinokhourryyy1765]

Looks yummy thank you 🙏

[@Lenci24]

Really great! Simple, but 😋

[@alanfaulkner6329]

That looks amazing!

[@river8760]

Looks delicious, thank you.

[@Shmoosan]

Looks scrumptious & I’d really like to know what frying pan you’re using. I’d like to invest in a good one.

[@AnthonyWabo]

To die for recipe!! ❤️

[@Sambell3936]

Always such satisfying videos and Awsome recipes😍 💅🏼😁👏👏.

[@ginasmith9489]

This looks so yummy 😊 can’t wait to try this … I’m looking for an air fryer any recommendations please would really appreciate it thank you 💕

[@sisulex20]

This looks so yummy omggggg

[@jeansuttling3256]

Fabulous. Can’t wait to try this x

[@Diane-ue5mt]

Loved it❤❤❤❤

[@kevinwhite4893]

Hi Nicky, cooked this last evening for the second time! So easy to cook and the flavour is amazing. I'm guessing the one bowl method could work equally well with your other dishes, such as the crispy sesame chicken and sweet and sour chicken? Regards. Kevin

[@Dascorpion_Belleza]

I'm going to make this tomorrow 💖

[@matthewbanno3407]

Thanks Nicki, will it be as nice if I use chicken breast instead? Or maybe both?

[@OlafurRagnar69]

Lovely cashews; no matter how they're pronounced.

[@Babbajune]

This looks delicious! I am not a lover of thighs or drumsticks but so many cooks use them these days. What changes would this need, if any, for using breast meat instead?

[@kellym8602]

Got to make this one! x

[@vercingetorixwulf9298]

Looks great

[@tanyasmithmrs]

This looks great. Is there an alternative to the egg at all please?

[@deborahquinn3289]

Light brown sugar Hoisin sauce White pepper Light soy sauce Cashews Scallions

[@siobhan7798]

Fab recipe, thanks, what oil do you use for frying the chicken ?

[@luke125]

Looks delicious

[@organicvegetableedits]

look so tasty with chicken stock Only ingredient I don't like to use is cashews hell of lot expensive,.

[@Juleru]

Would it be possible to pan-fry bigger pieces of chicken in just a little bit of oil? It looks like the dough sticks well enough that deep-/shallow-frying shouldn't be necessary and if you increase the heat at the end, then it should still get kind of crispy.

[@Juleru]

I made this recipe on the weekend. Yes, you can pan-fry the pieces and it'll still be delicious! Changes I made: I cut off the biggest pieces of fat and cut each chicken thigh into 3 pieces (not quite bite-sized but way easier to handle), then made the batter as shown in the video and just pan-fried them in a little bit of oil (maybe 1-2 tablespoons for a big pan) in batches. There's no need to add more oil for the second+ batch because chicken thighs are already a bit fatty! For the sauce I only used 1 Tbsp of sugar and it was plenty sweet, might even reduce it to 1 tsp to 0.5 Tbsp next time. Once the chicken was done, I browned the cashews in the same pan (don't add any extra oil) and only put them and the spring onions on top right at the end (without mixing them in), this way they stayed crunchy. If you double the amount of chicken used, definitely also double the sauce!

[@domhattonwoods]

How long does this one take roughly?

[@carolharkness5023]

Hi Nicky, lve just joined your site, thank you. l always buy raw Cashew Nuts and fry them off myself when l need them. Not sure if this recipe uses raw of cooked Cashews ? Also, l'd be really interested to know which are your most popular recipes that your subscribers make ? Lots of thanks

[@kumaralok389]

Superb🙏🙏🙏

[@patriciaaldam1562]

What oil did you use to fry the chicken please

[@legendarygary2744]

This looks amazing! I like to do some prep work the day before making a more involved meal like this, so I’m wondering, can the sauce be prepped a day in advance and still be fine or should that be done at the time of cooking?

[@Kitchensanctuary]

This recipe does taste best when cooked and served right away, but I've also made it ahead several times and it reheats really well. The chicken will retain some some crunch, but won't be quite a crunchy as if it was freshly cooked. You can make ahead in two ways: Method 1 - Make the whole recipe: Make the cashew chicken, then cool, cover and refrigerate for up to a day. Reheat in a pan over a medium heat, stirring regularly until the chicken is hot throughout. This should take about 10 minutes. You may need to add a splash of stock or water to loosen the sauce when reheating. Method 2 - Prep the sauce and cook the chicken, then assemble and heat: Make the sauce ahead (no need to heat it) and cover. Cook the chicken, then cool, cover and refrigerate for up to a day. When ready to cook, fry the chicken in a tablespoon of oil over a medium heat for 5-6 minutes to heat through. Turn up the heat to high and pour in the sauce. Stir together and allow to bubble, then add the cashews and spring onions and stir together to coat.

[@legendarygary2744]

@@Kitchensanctuary Thanks for giving such a detailed response!