Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 cup sliced chicken breast; 1/2 cup snow pea pods; 1/2 cup whole button mushrooms; 1/2 cup bamboo shoots; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup cashews, roasted; 1/2 tsp. monosodium glutamate (MSG) (optional); 1/4 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. cornstarch

Servings: persons

2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup sliced chicken breast
1/2 cup snow pea pods
1/2 cup whole button mushrooms
1/2 cup bamboo shoots
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup cashews, roasted
1/2 tsp. monosodium glutamate (MSG) (optional)
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cornstarch

1
Swirl oil around bottom and sides of heated wok.
2
Add salt and chicken, stir-fry 2 minutes over high heat.
3
Add pea pods, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and chicken broth.
4
Cover and cook 2-3 minutes.
5
Gently stir in cashew nuts, monosodium glutamate, and sugar.
6
Mix cornstarch with 1/2 tsp.
7
water to form a paste and add to thicken the sauce.
8
Serve immediately.

274

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Protein

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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 tbsp. vegetable oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 cup sliced chicken breast, 1/2 cup snow pea pods, 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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