Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth, divided; 1/4 cup cornstarch, divided; 1/4 cup soy sauce, divided; 3 to 4 chicken breast halves, cubed (about 1 1/2 pounds)*; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets; 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1/2 cup frozen sweet green peas, thawed; Hot cooked rice; 1/2 cup cashews

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup cornstarch, divided
1/4 cup soy sauce, divided
3 to 4 chicken breast halves, cubed (about 1 1/2 pounds)*
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup frozen sweet green peas, thawed
Hot cooked rice
1/2 cup cashews

1
Combine 1/2 cup broth, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce in a shallow dish or heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add chicken. Cover or seal, and chill 1 hour.
2
Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Add chicken; stir-fry 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add vegetables; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add 1 cup broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4
Stir together remaining 1/2 cup broth, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Add to chicken mixture; stir-fry 1 minute or until thickened. Serve over rice; sprinkle with cashews.
5
*1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips, may be substituted for chicken.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken broth, divided, 1/4 cup cornstarch, divided, 1/4 cup soy sauce, divided, 3 to 4 chicken breast halves, cubed (about 1 1/2 pounds)*, 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.

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