Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb. chicken breasts; 1 egg white; 1 tsp. cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. cornstarch; 1/4 c. chicken stock or broth; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1/2 c. cashews; 1/3 c. green onion; 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes; 2 Tbsp. cooking oil

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lb. chicken breasts
1 egg white
1 tsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. chicken stock or broth
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 c. cashews
1/3 c. green onion
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp. cooking oil

1
In a wok, brown cashews in cooking oil.
2
Take out; reserve cashews.
3
Fifteen minutes prior, cut chicken into bite size pieces; add egg white, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
4
Drain chicken; cook in wok until done.
5
While chicken is cooking, combine sugar, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, broth, soy sauce and sherry in a bowl.
6
After chicken is done, add 1/3 cup of green onion and red pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds, then add sauce.
7
Cook until sauce thickens.
8
Serve over rice.

391

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lb. chicken breasts, 1 egg white, 1 tsp. cornstarch, 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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