Cashew Chicken(From France) Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken(From France)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts, split; 4 scallions; 1/2 lb. fresh Chinese snow peas or 2 pkg. frozen snow peas, partially thawed; 1/4 c. tamari or soy sauce; 1/2 tsp. sugar; peanut oil (for cooking); 1 tsp. sesame seed; 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms or 8 oz. can; 1 (4 oz.) can water chestnuts; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 (4 oz.) pkg. cashews; 1 c. chicken stock (canned is fine); hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 boneless chicken breasts, split
4 scallions
1/2 lb. fresh Chinese snow peas or 2 pkg. frozen snow peas, partially thawed
1/4 c. tamari or soy sauce
1/2 tsp. sugar
peanut oil (for cooking)
1 tsp. sesame seed
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms or 8 oz. can
1 (4 oz.) can water chestnuts
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (4 oz.) pkg. cashews
1 c. chicken stock (canned is fine)
hot cooked rice

1
Slice chicken breasts into 1/4-inch pieces.
2
Set aside.
3
Wash and slice fresh mushrooms or drain and slice canned mushrooms. Set aside.
4
Wash scallions; slice white part into 1/4-inch slices. Cut green part into 1-inch lengths.
5
Slash both ends several times, making small fans.
6
Set aside.
7
Drain water chestnuts and slice.
8
Set aside.
9
Wash snow peas.
10
If fresh, this will already be done.
11
Mix tamari with cornstarch, sugar and salt.
12
Set aside.

286

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 2 boneless chicken breasts, split, 4 scallions, 1/2 lb. fresh Chinese snow peas or 2 pkg. frozen snow peas, partially thawed, 1/4 c. tamari or soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Cashew Chicken(From France) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cashew Chicken(From France)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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