Chicken Cashew Recipe

Name: Chicken Cashew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts, skinned and boned (6 halves); 2 Tbsp. oil; 1 c. sliced mushrooms; 1 (6 oz.) can bamboo shoots, drained; 1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules or 1 cube; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; dash of pepper; 4 oz. salted cashew nuts; 1/2 lb. fresh pea pods (snow) or 2 (10 oz.) frozen peas; 1/2 c. sliced green onion; 1/2 c. sliced water chestnuts; 1/4 c. soy sauce; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

3 chicken breasts, skinned and boned (6 halves)
2 Tbsp. oil
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1 (6 oz.) can bamboo shoots, drained
1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules or 1 cube
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
dash of pepper
4 oz. salted cashew nuts
1/2 lb. fresh pea pods (snow) or 2 (10 oz.) frozen peas
1/2 c. sliced green onion
1/2 c. sliced water chestnuts
1/4 c. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt

1
Cut chicken into small bite size pieces.
2
In a large skillet or wok, cook chicken in oil until tender.
3
Toss chicken frequently during cooking period.
4
Prepare pea pods by cutting off ends and removing strings.
5
Add pea pods, mushrooms and onion to chicken. Toss.
6
Continue cooking for 2 minutes.
7
Add bamboo shoots and water chestnuts.
8
Mix together bouillon, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, pepper and salt.
9
Add to chicken mixture.
10
Toss.
11
Cover and cook until the sauce has thickened.
12
Stir in cashew nuts.
13
Serve with rice.
14
Yields 6 servings.
15
Fat:
16
None.
17
Oil per serving:
18
1 2/3 teaspoons.

302

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 3 chicken breasts, skinned and boned (6 halves), 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 c. sliced mushrooms, 1 (6 oz.) can bamboo shoots, drained, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cashew 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 Cashew

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