Spicy Cashew Chicken

Ingredients:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1/2 cup cashews

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup cornstarch

1 egg

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 tablespoon sriracha

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Cooking oil for frying

Instructions:

Prep the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the egg and milk. Dip the chicken pieces in this mixture. In a separate bowl, combine flour and cornstarch, then coat the chicken with this mixture.

Fry the Chicken: Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, sriracha, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer over low heat for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Toast the Cashews: In a dry skillet, lightly toast the cashews over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Assemble: Add the fried chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Stir in the toasted cashews.

Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice or noodles.