🥡 Sticky Sesame Chicken with Scallions & Toasted Cashews

Crispy bites of chicken tossed in a glossy sesame-soy glaze with garlic, ginger, and honey, finished with toasted cashews and scallions. Sweet, savory, nutty, and ready in 30 minutes — better than takeout.

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Ingredients (serves 3–4):

For the chicken:
• 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• ½ cup cornstarch
• Salt & pepper
• Oil for frying (vegetable or avocado)

For the sauce:
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)

To finish:
• ¼ cup toasted cashews
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (white or black)

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Instructions:
1. Fry the chicken: Toss chicken in cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Fry in hot oil until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
2. Make the sauce: In a small pan, combine all sauce ingredients (except slurry). Bring to a simmer, then stir in the slurry. Cook until thickened.
3. Combine: Toss crispy chicken in the hot sauce until coated.
4. Serve: Top with scallions, sesame seeds, and toasted cashews. Serve over rice or noodles.

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