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oriental cashew chicken

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Carrie Owens
Quincy, IL

My daughter and I are posting yummy recipes left to us by my Grandma Vivian, her great grandma. We love and miss you.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients For oriental cashew chicken

  • 2 lg
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    powdered ginger
  • 1/4 tsp
    ac'cent powder
  • 3 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 tsp
    brown sauce
  • 1 clove
    garlic
  • 1/2 c
    celery, cut diagonally
  • 1/2 c
    green onions, cut 1
  • 1 can
    water chestnuts
  • 1 c
    salted cashew nuts
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • 6 md
    servings of cooked rice, per package directions

How To Make oriental cashew chicken

  • 1
    Cut chicken into bite size pieces and sprinkle with salt, ginger, and ac'cent.
  • 2
    Heat oil in heavy skillet and add chicken. Stir and toss rapidly. (can also use wok) (Do not overcook or brown meat. Cook until it loses its pink color.
  • 3
    Add 1 clove garlic (thinly sliced), onion, and celery.
  • 4
    Sprinkle with sugar and cook all together about 5 minutes. Vegetables should retain their crispness.
  • 5
    Add water chestnuts and continue to stir together.
  • 6
    Combine cornstarch, water, soy sauce, and brown sauce. Pour over meat and vegetables. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • 7
    Add cashew nuts. Add soy sauce and salt to taste preferences. Serve over hot cooked rice. Enjoy! :)

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