Szechwan Chicken With Cashews Recipe

Name: Szechwan Chicken With Cashews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts, without skin and bone; 1 egg white; 1 tsp cornstarch; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 tsp soy sauce; black pepper, dash; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup cashew nuts; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 8 green onions, chopped, reserve 3 Tbsp green tops; 1 green pepper, cut into 1/2 inch squares; 1 can mushrooms, drained, reserve the liquid; 1 Tbsp Hoisin sauce; 1 tsp dried red chili pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 1 Tbsp cold water; 1 Tbsp soy sauce

Servings: persons

2 whole chicken breasts, without skin and bone
1 egg white
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp salt
1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tsp soy sauce
black pepper, dash
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup cashew nuts
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 green onions, chopped, reserve 3 Tbsp green tops
1 green pepper, cut into 1/2 inch squares
1 can mushrooms, drained, reserve the liquid
1 Tbsp Hoisin sauce
1 tsp dried red chili pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp cold water
1 Tbsp soy sauce

1
Cut chicken into 1/2 inch pieces.
2
Mix egg white, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp salt, ginger, 1 tsp soy sauce and black pepper in a big glass bowl.
3
Stir in chicken, cover and refrigerate at least for 1 hour.
4
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a 10-inch skillet until hot. Stir-fry cashew until light brown about 1 minute.
5
Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt.
6
Heat 2 Tbsp oil until hot. Add chicken, stir-fry about 1 minute.
7
Add chicken, chicken broth, and reserved mushroom liquid.
8
Heat to boiling.
9
Mix 1 Tbsp cornstarch, 1 Tbsp water and 1 Tbsp soy sauce.
10
Stir into chicken mixture.
11
Cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute.
12
Stir in cashew nuts, and garnish with reserved green onion tops.
13
Serve over white rice.

466

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole chicken breasts, without skin and bone, 1 egg white, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Szechwan 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Szechwan Chicken With Cashews

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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