Szechuan Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Szechuan Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MARINADE; 2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 teaspoons dry sherry; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; STIR-FRY; 6 tablespoons peanut oil, divided; garlic powder, to taste; 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 bunch green onion, cut on the diagonal, 1 inch lengths; 1 lb button mushroom, cut into quarters; 4 stalks celery, sliced; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger; SAUCE; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, plus; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon peanut oil; GARNISH; 1 cup cashews; cooked rice

Servings: persons

MARINADE
2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons dry sherry
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
STIR-FRY
6 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
garlic powder, to taste
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 bunch green onion, cut on the diagonal, 1 inch lengths
1 lb button mushroom, cut into quarters
4 stalks celery, sliced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
SAUCE
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cider vinegar, plus
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon peanut oil
GARNISH
1 cup cashews
cooked rice

1
Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir in the chicken pieces to coat.
2
Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes;drain.
3
Pour 3 Tbsp peanut oil into a very large skillet or wok.
4
Heat to medium high.
5
Stir-fry the chicken in the oil in 3 to 4 batches, until lightly browned; remove to a plate or bowl and sprinkle generously with garlic powder.
6
Wipe out skillet or wok with a paper towel.
7
Add remaining 3 Tbsp oil to wok or skillet, and stir-fry the vegetables, crushed red pepper flakes, and ginger together for about 4 minutes.
8
Add chicken to the skillet.
9
Combine sauce ingredients and pour over chicken and vegetables.
10
Cook and stir over medium heat until sauce is thickened.
11
Mix in cashews.
12
Serve immediately with rice.
13
Preparation time is cooking time.

780

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

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 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MARINADE, 2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 teaspoons dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Szechuan 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.

Szechuan Cashew Chicken

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