Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp. soy sauce; 1 tsp. cornstarch; dash of pepper; 4 large chicken breast halves, skinned, boned and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 small onion, cubed; 1 1/2 c. Chinese pea pods or cut up broccoli, asparagus or parboiled green beans; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 c. chicken broth; 1 green onion, minced; 1 c. cashews; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. cornstarch
dash of pepper
4 large chicken breast halves, skinned, boned and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 small onion, cubed
1 1/2 c. Chinese pea pods or cut up broccoli, asparagus or parboiled green beans
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. chicken broth
1 green onion, minced
1 c. cashews
hot cooked rice

1
Combine the 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch and pepper.
2
Add chicken, tossing to coat.
3
Let stand 20 minutes (longer in refrigerator).
4
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in wok over high heat.
5
Stir-fry chicken 2 or 3 minutes or until white.
6
Push up sides of wok.
7
Add remaining oil.
8
Stir-fry onion 1 minute.
9
Add pea pods.
10
Stir-fry until tender-crisp, then mix with chicken. Combine remaining soy sauce, cornstarch and chicken broth.
11
Add to wok, cooking until thickened.
12
Stir in cashews.
13
Garnish with green onion.
14
Serve with hot rice.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp. soy sauce, 1 tsp. cornstarch, dash of pepper, 4 large chicken breast halves, skinned, boned and cut into 1-inch cubes, 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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