Gay'S Original Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Gay'S Original Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lb. boned, skinless, cut-up chicken thighs; 2 cans sliced water chestnuts; 1 large can cashews; 3 Tbsp. Argo cornstarch; 1 chopped onion; 1 chopped bell pepper; 6 cans chicken broth; 3 Tbsp. Crisco oil (do not use shortening); 2 cans bamboo shoots; 2 large jars pimiento; 3 to 6 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 c. chopped celery; garlic powder (as desired)

Servings: persons

5 lb. boned, skinless, cut-up chicken thighs
2 cans sliced water chestnuts
1 large can cashews
3 Tbsp. Argo cornstarch
1 chopped onion
1 chopped bell pepper
6 cans chicken broth
3 Tbsp. Crisco oil (do not use shortening)
2 cans bamboo shoots
2 large jars pimiento
3 to 6 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 c. chopped celery
garlic powder (as desired)

1
Drain water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and pimientos.
2
In a large cast-iron Dutch oven, stir-fry chicken in oil until tender. Add chopped onion, celery and bell pepper.
3
Saute until tender. Add bamboo shoots and water chestnuts.
4
Cool altogether for 10 to 15 minutes.
5
Stir in cashews and pimientos.
6
Add 4 to 5 cans broth.
7
Bring to a boil; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer.
8
Mix garlic powder and cornstarch with soy sauce; blend well.
9
Add to chicken. Cook and stir until slightly thickened.
10
Serve over hot cooked rice.

2203

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

329

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lb. boned, skinless, cut-up chicken thighs, 2 cans sliced water chestnuts, 1 large can cashews, 3 Tbsp. Argo cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Gay'S Original Cashew 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.

Gay'S Original Cashew Chicken

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