Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breast; 1 yellow onion; 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts; 1 (8 ounce) can baby corn; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ginger, minced; 1/4 cup cashews; hot bean paste (or red chili flakes); Marinate; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 dash garlic powder; 1 dash salt; Sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dry sherry or 2 tablespoons cooking wine; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless chicken breast
1 yellow onion
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts
1 (8 ounce) can baby corn
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, minced
1/4 cup cashews
hot bean paste (or red chili flakes)
Marinate
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash salt
Sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry or 2 tablespoons cooking wine
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
In bowl, stir together ingredients for marinate.
2
In separate bowl or cup, stir together ingredients for sauce.
3
Trim fat from chicken breast. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes. Stir chicken into marinate and let stand for 10 minutes.
4
Coarsely chop onion. Drain water chestnuts and baby corn.
5
Heat 1 T oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken to pan and stir fry for about 2 minutes or until cooked. Remove from pan.
6
Heat 1 T oil and add garlic, ginger, onion, water chestnuts, and baby corn. Stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes until vegetables are tender.
7
Add chicken to pan. Add 1 tsp hot bean sauce. Stir well.
8
Add sauce and mix well, allowing the sauce to bubble and thicken. Stir in cashews. Serve over rice.

320

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless chicken breast, 1 yellow onion, 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, 1 (8 ounce) can baby corn, 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.

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