Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Cashew Crusted Chicken



What you need,

2-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
1 egg
1 tbsp. + ½ tsp. Chinese Five Spice Powder
1 1/3 cups raw cashews, finely ground
½ cup canola oil
1/3 cup oyster sauce
3 tbsp. water
4 cups steamed rice, for serving
4-5 green onions, chopped

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a shallow dish place the ground cashews. In a second dish whisk together the egg with 1 tablespoon of the 5 spice powder.

Heat the oil in a pan over medium high heat. Dip the chicken into the egg then press into the cashew crumbs to coat.

Cook the chicken in the hot oil for 2 minutes per side until just starting to brown. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and finish cooking it in the oven for 8-12 minutes until fully cooked through and golden brown.

Meanwhile in a small bowl stir together the oyster sauce, water and ½ teaspoon of 5 spice powder.

When the chicken is cooked serve it alongside the rice with a drizzle of the sauce and some green onions sprinkled on top.

Jen of My Tiny Oven