Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cut into strips; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 4 Tbsp. oil; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 cabbage, shredded; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 (6 oz.) pkg. cashews (1/2 c.); 1/4 c. soy sauce; Chinese fried noodles

Servings: persons

1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
4 Tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cabbage, shredded
1 tsp. sugar
1 (6 oz.) pkg. cashews (1/2 c.)
1/4 c. soy sauce
Chinese fried noodles

1
In a small bowl, place chicken strips with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
2
Blend well.
3
Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons oil with 1/2 teaspoon salt, in wok over high heat.
5
Add chicken strips and stir-fry until white and firm.
6
Add onion and mushroom.
7
Cook until vegetables are soft.
8
Remove from wok.
9
Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, cabbage and sugar.
10
Stir-fry about 3 or 4 minutes, until cabbage is crisp-tender.
11
Return chicken-vegetable mixture to wok. Add cashews and toss, add 1 teaspoon cornstarch to 1/4 cup soy sauce.
12
Stir into the chicken mixture.
13
Cover and steam 1 minute, uncover and stir until sauce is thickened.
14
Serve with Chinese noodles.

369

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cut into strips, 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, 4 Tbsp. oil, and more.

Yes, Cashew Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cashew Chicken

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