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 skinless chicken breast, diced; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed; 2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 large carrot, peeled and diced into small cubes; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 (7 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped; 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce; ¼ cup unsalted cashews; 3 green onions, thinly sliced on the angle; black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed
2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large carrot, peeled and diced into small cubes
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 (7 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
¼ cup unsalted cashews
3 green onions, thinly sliced on the angle
black pepper

1
In a bowl combine diced chicken breast with 1 tablespoon seasme oil, garlic, rice wine, red pepper and black pepper.
2
Set it aside for a bit.
3
Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon of sesame oil in wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat until it smokes just a little bit.
4
Add carrot and stir fry for 2 or 3 minutes.
5
Add the coated chicken and cook for another 3 or 4 minutes, until cooked and no longer pink.
6
Add the bell pepper and chestnuts and heat for 1 to 2 mintues.
7
Add hoisin and toss to coat evenly.
8
Put chicken on plate (over rice if you'd like) and top with cashews and green onions.
9
Enjoy!

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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 skinless chicken breast, diced, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed, 2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 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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