Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 ½ cups instant brown rice; 3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups broth; 1 12 lbs chicken tenders, cut into 2 inch pieces; 1 tablespoon McCormick grill seasoning; 4 garlic cloves; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 3 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons honey; ¼ cup real maple syrup; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup raw cashews

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 ½ cups instant brown rice
3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups broth
1 12 lbs chicken tenders, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon McCormick grill seasoning
4 garlic cloves
1 red bell pepper, sliced
3 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup real maple syrup
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup raw cashews

1
In a medium pot over medium heat, combine 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the butter.
2
When the butter melts into the oil, add the chopped onions and cook for two minutes.
3
Add the rice and cook for three minutes more.
4
Add the stock and cover the pot.
5
Raise the heat to bring the stock to a rapid boil.
6
Once the stock boils, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender, 17 or 18 minutes.
7
While the rice cooks, make the chicken.
8
Heat a large skillet over high heat.
9
Add the remaining two tablespoons of oil and the chicken.
10
Season the chicken with the grill seasoning.
11
Lightly brown the chicken on both sides, then move off to one side of the pan.
12
Add the onions, garlic, and bell peppers to the pan.
13
Cook for two minutes.
14
Mix the vegetables and the meat together and add the chipotles and cumin.
15
Toss to coat.
16
Glaze the mixture with honey and maple syrup and turn off the heat.
17
Add the chopped cilantro or parsley and the nuts.
18
Top the rice with the cashew chicken and serve.

957

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 ½ cups instant brown rice, 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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