Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves; ⅓ cup water; ⅓ cup cooking wine or ⅓ cup sherry wine; ⅓ cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or 1 tablespoon regular vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (more for garnish if you like); 4 teaspoons cornstarch; ⅓ cup canola oil; 2 chopped bell peppers (I use 1 red and 1 green- but sometimes I use orange and yellow, as well); ½ cup cashews (we always use more); ⅓ teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning; ⅓ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

4 chicken breast halves
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup cooking wine or ⅓ cup sherry wine
⅓ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or 1 tablespoon regular vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (more for garnish if you like)
4 teaspoons cornstarch
⅓ cup canola oil
2 chopped bell peppers (I use 1 red and 1 green- but sometimes I use orange and yellow, as well)
½ cup cashews (we always use more)
⅓ teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
⅓ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
Remove skin from chicken.
2
Cut into 1 inch cubes.
3
Prepare the seasoning sauce.
4
Stir together water, sherry, soy sauce, syrup, vinegar, and cornstarch.
5
Blend thoroughly and set aside.
6
Add oil to wok or large pan.
7
(Sometimes, I only use half the oil and pam, instead).
8
Heat at 375 for about 2 minutes.
9
Add chicken cubes; stir fry for 2 or 3 minutes or until chicken turns completly white.
10
Make well in center; add peppers and cashews.
11
Stir fry for 12 minutes.
12
Make well in center and add onions, garlic, ginger and red pepper.
13
Stir fry for 1 minute.
14
Make well in center and add seasoning sauce.
15
Bring to a boil without stirring for 1 minute- cook for an additional minute or until thickened, stirring rest of ingredients in with sauce.
16
Serve over cooked rice.

398

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breast halves, ⅓ cup water, ⅓ cup cooking wine or ⅓ cup sherry wine, ⅓ cup soy sauce, 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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