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Cashew Chicken

This quick cashew chicken recipe is great as a weeknight timesaver that you won’t find yourself compromising on flavor. If you’ve never cooked with nuts before, prepare for a pleasant surprise. They really bring the best out of the chicken breast.

Ingredients :
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1-1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 small green pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 3/4 cup salted cashews
  • Hot cooked rice
Directions :
  1. Mix first 4 ingredients until smooth. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken until no longer pink. Remove from pan.
  2. In same pan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry mushrooms, pepper, water chestnuts and ginger until pepper is crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir broth mixture and add to pan with green onions; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in chicken and cashews; heat through. Serve with rice.

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