Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 medium red onion, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained; 1 cup dry-roasted cashews; 2 green onions, sliced

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 cup dry-roasted cashews
2 green onions, sliced

1
Mix broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger and pepper sauce.
2
Heat wok or large skillet.
3
Add 1 tbsp of the oil and coat the surface.
4
Add chicken and stir-fry till done.
5
Remove chicken; set aside and keep warm.
6
Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to wok or skillet.
7
Add bell pepper, onion, water chestnuts and mushrooms; stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes.
8
Add cornstarch mixture to vegetables.
9
Cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce thickens.
10
Stir in chicken and cashew coating them with the sauce.
11
Garnish with green onions.
12
Serve with rice.

365

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 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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