Sichuan Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Sichuan Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces chicken breasts; 1/2 each egg whites; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 pinch salt; 1 x vegetable oil for fying; 3 each green bell peppers; 3 1/2 ounces bamboo shoots parboiled; 2 ounces cashew nuts; 1 teaspoon garlic chopped; 1 tablespoon rice wine; 1 pinch monosodium glutamate optional; 1 tablespoon soybeans (daizu) paste; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 tablespoon vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

8 ounces chicken breasts
1/2 each egg whites
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 x vegetable oil for fying
3 each green bell peppers
3 1/2 ounces bamboo shoots parboiled
2 ounces cashew nuts
1 teaspoon garlic chopped
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 pinch monosodium glutamate optional
1 tablespoon soybeans (daizu) paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Dice the chicken breasts into 1/2 inch pieces.
2
dip in the egg white and then in the cornstarch mixed with a pinch of salt.
3
Heat some oil until fairly hot and fry the diced chichen, drain.
4
Slice the peppers in half vertically, remove the seeds, stems and pith.
5
cut into 1/2 inch squares.
6
Cut the parboiled bamboo shoots to the same size as the peppers.
7
mix the sauce ingredients together in a bowl.
8
Fry the cashew nuts in moderately hot oil until they are lightly browned and crunchy.
9
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in the wok and stir fry the garlic, bamboo shoots and the peppers and stir fry.
10
Add the chicken and cashew nuts, sprinkle with rice wine, and pour in the sauce.
11
Stir fry all the ingredients briefly over a high heat and add a pinch of msg (optional) to heighten the flavor.

612

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces chicken breasts, 1/2 each egg whites, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Sichuan 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.

Sichuan Cashew Chicken

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