Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lb. chicken breast, skinned, boned and cut into bite size pieces; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 1-1/4 c. boiling water; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 2 tsp. brown sugar; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 c. green onions, sliced; 1 sm. green pepper, sliced; 1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1/2 c. cashews; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1-1/2 lb. chicken breast, skinned, boned and cut into bite size pieces
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1-1/4 c. boiling water
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 c. green onions, sliced
1 sm. green pepper, sliced
1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 c. cashews
hot cooked rice

1
In small saucepan dissolve bouillon in water.
2
Combine soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and ginger.
3
Stir into bouillon mixture. Brown chicken in oil in large skillet.
4
Add bouillon mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened.
5
Add mushrooms, onions, green pepper and water chestnuts and simmer uncovered 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup cashews. Serve with rice.
7
Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cashews. Refrigerate leftovers.

485

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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: 1-1/2 lb. chicken breast, skinned, boned and cut into bite size pieces, 2 chicken bouillon cubes, 1-1/4 c. boiling water, 2 Tbsp. 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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