🍗 Tyson & Kikkoman-Style Cashew Chicken (Inspired by Kikkoman Recipes)
While there isn’t a specific Tyson Kikkoman Cashew Chicken branded recipe online, you can easily make a delicious cashew chicken at home inspired by official Kikkoman recipes — featuring tender chicken, roasted cashews, and a savory soy-based sauce. Cashew chicken is a popular Chinese-American stir-fried dish combining chicken, veggies, and crunchy nuts in a rich sauce. (Wikipedia)
🥘 Classic Cashew Chicken (Kikkoman Style)
🛒 Ingredients
- 1–1½ lb boneless chicken (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- ½ cup roasted cashews
- 2–3 tbsp Kikkoman Soy Sauce (or regular soy sauce)
- 2 tbsp Kikkoman Hoisin Sauce (optional for sweeter sauce)
- 1–2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 small onion or green onion, sliced
- Vegetable or sesame oil for stir-frying
- Cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water) to thicken sauce
Tip: Use a mix of chicken breast and thigh for tender, juicy bites. (Global site)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce (if using), rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the chicken:
Heat a splash of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken pieces and stir-fry until browned and cooked through.
3️⃣ Add vegetables:
Add bell pepper and onion; stir-fry a few minutes until tender-crisp.
4️⃣ Add sauce & cashews:
Pour sauce over the chicken and veggies, then stir to coat. Add cashews.
5️⃣ Thicken (optional):
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook another 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
6️⃣ Serve:
Serve over steamed rice or noodles with extra cashews on top.
🍚 Variations You Can Try
- Pressure cooker version: A gluten-free Kikkoman pressure cooker cashew chicken uses gluten-free tamari and hoisin, plus broccoli and red bell peppers added near the end for a complete meal. (Global site)
- Cashew Chicken Kabobs: For a fun twist, marinate chicken in soy/hoisin/rice vinegar mix, thread onto skewers, and grill; finish with roasted cashews and green onions. (Global site)
🍽️ Tips for Best Results
- High heat: Stir-fry in a hot skillet or wok so ingredients sear quickly instead of steaming.
- Crunchy nuts: Add cashews at the end so they stay crisp.
- Sauce balance: Adjust soy sauce for saltiness and hoisin for sweetness to suit your taste.
- Veggies: Broccoli, snow peas, and carrots make great additions for color and crunch.
Cashew chicken like this is a delicious way to bring Asian-flavored comfort food to your kitchen — and using Kikkoman sauces helps deliver that signature umami flavor. (Wikipedia)
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