Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, divided; ¼ cup chicken broth; 8 teaspoons cornstarch, divided; 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1 chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chopped green onion (about 3 green onions); ½ cup chopped unsalted dry-roasted cashews; cayenne pepper; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, divided
¼ cup chicken broth
8 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped green onion (about 3 green onions)
½ cup chopped unsalted dry-roasted cashews
cayenne pepper
salt and pepper

1
Combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 cup broth , 4 teaspoons cornstarch, and chicken in a large bowl; toss well to coat.
2
Combine remaining tablespoons soy sauce, remaining cornstarch, broth, and honey in a small bowl.
3
Heat 1 oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add chicken mixture to pan; saute 3 minutes.
5
Remove from pan.
6
Heat more oil in pan.
7
Add onion, celery, and bell pepper to pan; saute 2 minutes.
8
Add ginger and garlic; saute 1 minute.
9
Return chicken mixture to pan; saute 1 minute.
10
Stir in broth mixture.
11
Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Sprinkle with green onions and cashews.

760

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, divided, ¼ cup chicken broth, 8 teaspoons cornstarch, divided, 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces, 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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