Description
I remember the first time I tried this dish at the Cheesecake Factory—it was love at first bite. Sweet, spicy, crunchy, and packed with flavor, it became our family’s favorite to recreate at home. This homemade version brings restaurant magic to your kitchen—gather your ingredients and make dinner unforgettable tonight.
Ingredients
Main:
⅓ cup canola or vegetable oil
1½ lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
8 oz cashews
6 green onions, sliced ¼-inch
Seasoned Rice Flour:
¾ cup rice flour
¼ tsp kosher salt
⅛ tsp ground black pepper
⅛ tsp paprika
⅛ tsp baking powder
Rice Flour Batter:
1½ cups rice flour
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1½ cups ice water
Spicy Soy-Sherry Sauce:
1 cup hoisin sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup sherry wine
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp sriracha sauce
¼ cup sugar
2 oz minced garlic
¼ tsp crushed red chili flakes
Instructions
Mix sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
Mix seasoned flour ingredients in one bowl. In another, combine all batter ingredients.
Toss chicken in seasoned flour, then dip into batter.
Heat oil in a skillet. Fry chicken in batches until crispy and golden, about 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Toss chicken in the warm sauce, add cashews and green onions.
Serve hot with rice or over stir-fried veggies.
Notes
Spicy, saucy, and satisfyingly crispy—this dish is a knockout every time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 580 per serving
- Fat: 30g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 38g per serving
- Protein: 35g per serving