Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 -4 cups oil, for deep-frying; ½ cup cashews; 10 whole dried red chilies; 1 green onion, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 garlic clove, minced; 12 onion, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 (6 ounce) can water chestnuts; ¼ cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 -4 cups oil, for deep-frying
½ cup cashews
10 whole dried red chilies
1 green onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
12 onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 (6 ounce) can water chestnuts
¼ cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

1
Combine sauce ingredients and set aside.
2
Mix chicken with cornstarch.
3
Heat oil.
4
Deep-fry chicken until color changes.
5
Drain.
6
Remove.
7
Deep-fry cashews in large strainer until light brown (about 30 seconds).
8
Drain, Remove.
9
Reheat 2 T.oil in wok.
10
Fry chilies until dark brown.
11
Add scallion and garlic.
12
Stir-fry 30 seconds.
13
Add onion, stir-fry 1 minute.
14
Add green pepper, stir-fry 30 seconds more.
15
Remove chilies.
16
Pour in sauce, bring to a boil.
17
Add chicken and nuts.
18
Mix until chicken and nuts are glazed.
19
Removed to serving platter.
20
Serve over rice.
21
*Note- you may also just stir-fry the chicken rather than deep-fry, if you choose.
22
It still tastes wonderful!
23
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706

kcal

Calories

Fat

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: 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 -4 cups oil, for deep-frying, ½ cup cashews, 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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