Cashew Chicken Improved Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken Improved
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mirin (sweet seasoning); 5 tablespoons soy sauce, sodium reduced; 1 cup chicken broth low-salt or sodium reduced is important; 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 pound chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless about 3 breasts, patted dry and cut into 1/2 to 3/4 inch cubes; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or peanut oil; 5 cloves garlic minced; 1 tablespoon ginger minced; 8 ounces snow pea pods strings removed; 8 ounces water chestnuts whole canned, drained and sliced; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup cashew nuts toasted

Servings: persons

1/2 cup mirin (sweet seasoning)
5 tablespoons soy sauce, sodium reduced
1 cup chicken broth low-salt or sodium reduced is important
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 pound chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless about 3 breasts, patted dry and cut into 1/2 to 3/4 inch cubes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or peanut oil
5 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger minced
8 ounces snow pea pods strings removed
8 ounces water chestnuts whole canned, drained and sliced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup cashew nuts toasted

1
In a bowl, add the mirin, soy sauce, chicken stock worcestershire sauce, cornstarch and sesame oil and mix thoroughly.
2
Add the cubed chicken, stir to coat, cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour to two hours maximum.
3
This marinade acts as a brine to keep the chicken moist when stir-frying later.
4
Toast the cashews in a toaster oven set to 350F (180C) F for 5 minutes.
5
Rinse the snow peas and make sure to remove the strings from the snow peas and cut in half diagonally.
6
Peel and mince the garlic and ginger.
7
Drain and slice the water chestnuts.
8
Remove the chicken from the marinade.
9
Keep the marinade it will be used to make the sauce.
10
Make sure to dry the chicken well using paper towels, this will help ensure a nice browning.
11
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat to almost smoking.
12
Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4 or 5 minutes.
13
Remove to the plate, tenting with foil.
14
If you have a lot of chicken or are doubling the recipe cook the chicken in smaller batches.
15
Add the snow peas (add more oil if needed) and stir-fry for one minute.
16
Add the garlic, ginger and cayenne pepper and cooking stirring constantly for 20 seconds until fragrant.
17
Add the water chestnuts and stir-fry for one minute.
18
Add the reserved marinade, cook stirring constantly for 2 or 3 minutes.
19
Add the chicken along with any accumulated juices and heat through, one or two minutes.
20
Remove from heat and stir in the cashews.
21
Serve over rice (if desired).

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 1/2 cup mirin (sweet seasoning), 5 tablespoons soy sauce, sodium reduced, 1 cup chicken broth low-salt or sodium reduced is important, 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Cashew Chicken Improved 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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Cashew Chicken Improved

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Variations & substitutions

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