Orange Cashew Chicken

So with all that 2020 has brought us, I have spent more time at home than ever. During this time, I have discovered YouTube channels that I love. Most of them revolve around cooking. In fact, I have decided to start my own channel, so stay tuned for that! I hope to post my first video soon.

One channel that I have really enjoyed is Jess and The Boys. Make sure to go check out her channel. You can watch her make this recipe here.

Orange Cashew Chicken (Jess and The Boys)
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped mint
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 Tbsp. ground ginger
- 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. duck sauce
- 6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 C. chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp. corn starch
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted salted cashews
- 2 Tbsp. butter, in small pieces

*Chop chicken, add to 9x13 baking dish.
*Mix all but last 2 ingredients. Pour over chicken.
* Sprinkle with cashews and butter
* Cover with foil, bake at 350° for about 30 mins, until sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through.
*Serve over jasmine rice, top with sliced green onions.

My notes: I followed the recipe as is with the exception of the fresh mint and the sliced green onions. I didn’t have any, so I left it out.

I did add some chunked onion to it (one medium and one small).

This was so good! I served it with fried rice (recipe coming soon). I didn’t add any additional salt. This was so very good! We aren’t eating out, so this was the taste of Chinese food that I had been craving! I plan to make it again and also make some egg rolls and cream cheese wontons. It would go so well with it.

Hope you enjoy this recipe! Make sure to visit Jess’s channel and let me know if you try it!

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