Cashew Nut Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Nut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/16 teaspoon gourmet powder monosodium glutamate; 1 teaspoon cooking wine; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, divided; 1 tablespoon cornstarch or 1 tablespoon tapioca starch; 4 drops sesame oil; 1/4 cup cold water; 1 cup peanut oil; 8 ounces raw cashew nuts; 4 slices fresh gingerroot, 1/8 inch thick; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 medium onion, shredded or sliced fine; 1 cup cut into halves small fresh mushrooms; 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (thawed); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces raw cashew nuts

Servings: persons

1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/16 teaspoon gourmet powder monosodium glutamate
1 teaspoon cooking wine
2 tablespoons light soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch or 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
4 drops sesame oil
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup peanut oil
8 ounces raw cashew nuts
4 slices fresh gingerroot, 1/8 inch thick
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, shredded or sliced fine
1 cup cut into halves small fresh mushrooms
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (thawed)
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces raw cashew nuts

1
Cut chicken across grain into slivers, 1/4 inch thickness In a mixing bowl, combine pepper, gourmet powder (M. S. G.), cooking wine and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
2
Add chicken, coat well and marinate for 15 minutes.
3
STARCH MIXTURE In a small mixing bowl, combine remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sesame oil and 1/4 cup water; mix well and set aside.
4
Heat peanut oil in a WOK to medium-high heat.
5
Add cashews and stir fry until light brown, about 3 minutes.
6
Remove cashews to a bowl and keep warm in oven.
7
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of peanut oil and bring to high heat.
8
Add ginger, garlic, and onion and stir-fry for 1 minute or until light brown.
9
Now add chicken slivers and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
10
Add mushrooms, mixed vegetables, salt and stir-fry for 3 minutes on high heat.
11
When done, stir in starch mixture and bring to boil, stirring continuously.
12
Add cashew nuts, mix and serve immediately.

1332

kcal

Calories

131

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1/16 teaspoon gourmet powder monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon cooking wine, and more.

Yes, Cashew Nut 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 Nut Chicken

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