Chinese Cashew Chicken and Rice Recipe

Name: Chinese Cashew Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) water; 2 tsp (10 ml) chicken boullion; 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce; 2 tsp (10 ml) brown sugar; 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ginger; 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil; 1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). chicken breast, sliced in thin strips; 8 oz (224 grm). fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 bell pepper, sliced in thin strips; 1/2 cup (125 ml) green onions, sliced diagonally; 1 can sliced water chesnuts; 1/2 cup (125 ml) cashews; cooked rice

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cups (300 ml) water
2 tsp (10 ml) chicken boullion
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
2 tsp (10 ml) brown sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ginger
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). chicken breast, sliced in thin strips
8 oz (224 grm). fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced in thin strips
1/2 cup (125 ml) green onions, sliced diagonally
1 can sliced water chesnuts
1/2 cup (125 ml) cashews
cooked rice

1
Combine water, boullion, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch and ginger in saucepan.
2
Cook over medium heat until slightly thick.
3
Heat oil in large frypan or wok.
4
Fry chicken strips 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Add sauce and simmer.
6
Add vegetables and simmer 5 to 8 minutes.
7
Add cashews shortly before serving.
8
Serve over cooked rice.

172

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) water, 2 tsp (10 ml) chicken boullion, 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce, 2 tsp (10 ml) brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Chinese Cashew Chicken and Rice 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.

Chinese Cashew Chicken and Rice

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