Chicken and Cashew Nuts Recipe

Name: Chicken and Cashew Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds chicken breasts cut in 1 inch pieces; 1 x cashew nuts large, halved; 1 x canola oil or peanut oil, for frying; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 large eggs beaten; 1 dash black pepper; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 6 teaspoons soy sauce, tamari; 2 cups water chestnuts; 1 x salt to taste; 1 x black pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons sugar; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 x monosodium glutamate optional; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce, tamari

Servings: persons

4 pounds chicken breasts cut in 1 inch pieces
1 x cashew nuts large, halved
1 x canola oil or peanut oil, for frying
2 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs beaten
1 dash black pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
6 teaspoons soy sauce, tamari
2 cups water chestnuts
1 x salt to taste
1 x black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 x monosodium glutamate optional
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce, tamari

1
Rinse cashews in cold water and set aside to drain.
2
Prepare marinade by mixing all ingredients with a fork.
3
Put chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour marinade over, mixing well to coat.
4
Marinate at least 20 minutes.
5
Make sweet and sour sauce by mixing all ingredients and when about to boil add in some cornstarch and cold water mix to thicken.
6
Keep warm.
7
Heat oil in wok.
8
Add cashews and quick fry for 30 seconds, remove and drain.
9
Fry marinated chicken until pieces turn white, drain.
10
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of oil from wok and stir fry vegetables until onions are clear of color.
11
Return chicken to vegetables, mix well, add seasoning mixture.
12
Mix all ingredients; add cashews.
13
Stir well.
14
Remove from heat.
15
Serve with sauce, eggrolls and fried rice.

1109

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

149

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds chicken breasts cut in 1 inch pieces, 1 x cashew nuts large, halved, 1 x canola oil or peanut oil, for frying, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Cashew Nuts 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.

Chicken and Cashew Nuts

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