Chicken With Cashews Recipe

Name: Chicken With Cashews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz.); 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. cornstarch; 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 1/4 cup peanut oil; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup cashews; 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (white and green parts only); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; Hot cooked long-grain rice

Servings: persons

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz.)
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. cornstarch
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup peanut oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup cashews
2 tablespoons sliced green onions (white and green parts only)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Hot cooked long-grain rice

1
Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Stir together sherry, next 4 ingredients, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl.
2
Heat a large skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add peanut oil, and tilt skillet to coat sides; heat 2 minutes.
3
Add chicken, and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken turns white. Move chicken to perimeter of skillet. Add green pepper and cashews; stir-fry 30 seconds, and move to perimeter of skillet. Add onions, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry 1 minute, and move to perimeter of skillet.
4
Add sherry mixture, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook 1 minute, stirring all ingredients into sauce. Serve over 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz.), 1/4 cup dry sherry, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Cashews 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 With Cashews

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