Weight Watchers Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Weight Watchers Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons peanut oil; 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, divided; 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 8 ounces canned bamboo shoots, drained; 8 ounces canned water chestnuts, sliced, drained; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 cups cooked white rice, kept hot; 1 3/4 ounces roasted cashews, chopped (about 6 Tbsp)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons peanut oil
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 lb uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 stalks celery, chopped
8 ounces canned bamboo shoots, drained
8 ounces canned water chestnuts, sliced, drained
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups cooked white rice, kept hot
1 3/4 ounces roasted cashews, chopped (about 6 Tbsp)

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook until browned on all sides, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes.
2
Add 1 cup of broth, soy sauce, celery, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts to chicken and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
3
Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/2 cup of broth. Add cornstarch mixture to skillet and simmer until sauce thickens, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
4
To serve, divide rice among 4 shallow dishes. Spoon chicken mixture onto rice and sprinkle with cashews. Yields about 1 cup of chicken, 1/2 cup of rice and 1 1/2 tablespoons of cashews per serving.
5
For a flavor boost, add 2 cups of chopped fresh baby bok choy in place of the bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. The tender greens will cook with the chicken in 5 minutes.

776

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Protein

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons peanut oil, 2 medium garlic cloves, minced, 1 lb uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1/2 teaspoon table salt, and more.

Yes, Weight Watchers 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.

Weight Watchers Cashew Chicken

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