Cashew Chicken with Bok Choy Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken with Bok Choy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 3/4 cup raw cashews; 5 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced crosswise; 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon Szechwan peppercorns; 1 1/4 pounds chicken tenderloins; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound bok choy, longer ribs halved crosswise; Steamed rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup raw cashews
5 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced crosswise
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Szechwan peppercorns
1 1/4 pounds chicken tenderloins
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound bok choy, longer ribs halved crosswise
Steamed rice, for serving

1
In a small bowl, use a fork to blend the chicken stock with the sherry, soy sauce and cornstarch.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet.
3
Add the cashews and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the nuts to a plate.
5
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet.
6
Add the white part of the scallions, the ginger, garlic and Szechwan peppercorns and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
7
Add the sauce and arrange the chicken in a single layer in the skillet; season with salt and pepper.
8
Arrange the bok choy in a layer over the chicken.
9
Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the bok choy is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
10
Transfer the chicken, bok choy and sauce to bowls.
11
Garnish with the scallion greens and cashews and serve with rice.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth, 1/4 cup dry sherry, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Cashew Chicken with Bok Choy 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 with Bok Choy

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