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cashew chicken

(2 ratings)
(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For cashew chicken

  • 1 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 c
    carrots, peeled & diced into small cubes
  • 1 c
    celery, diced into small cubes
  • 1 bunch
    green onions, sliced thinly
  • 1 can
    sliced water chesnuts, drained
  • 2 c
    chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp
    peanut oil
  • 3 Tbsp
    cornstarch, mixed with 1/4 c. water
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    white pepper
  • 1/2 c
    unsalted cashews, toasted

How To Make cashew chicken

  • 1
    Slice chicken across the grain into very small, thin, strips.
  • 2
    heat 3 Tbsp. peanut oil in wok. Add chicken and garlic; stir-fry 5 minutes or until done.
  • 3
    Add soy sauce and celery and carrots; sweat for 1 minute, tossing occasionally.
  • 4
    Add waterchesnuts and snow peas and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  • 5
    Mix cornstarch with chicken broth, salt & pepper; Add to stir-fry and and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve over white rice.

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