Best 9 Cashew Chicken Chow Mein Easy Recipes

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Cashew chicken chow mein is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a popular dish in Chinese restaurants and can also be easily made at home. This article will provide you with a recipe for cashew chicken chow mein that is easy to follow and results in a delicious and satisfying meal. The recipe includes simple ingredients that are readily available at most grocery stores. With just a few steps, you can create a flavorful and nutritious dish that is sure to please the whole family.

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CHINESE CASHEW CHICKEN



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Recipe video above. The soft, creamy crunch of cashews is a perfect addition to this saucy chicken stir fry! Truly stacks up to your favourite take out - read the glowing reviews! If using breast, consider tenderising it the Chinese way ("Velveting Chicken")

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mains

Time 21m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp cornstarch / cornflour
3 tbsp soy sauce (, all purpose or light (Note 1))
1 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine or Mirin ((Note 2))
3 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
Dash of white pepper ((sub black))
500g / 1 lb chicken thigh (, skinless boneless, cut into 2.5cm/1" pieces (Note 3))
2 tbsp peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
1/2 onion (, chopped into 1.75 cm / 3/4" pieces(yellow, brown or white))
1 green capsicum / bell pepper (, chopped into 2 cm / 0.8" pieces)
6 tbsp water
3/4 cup roasted cashews (, unsalted)

Steps:

  • Sauce: Mix cornflour and soy sauce until there's no lumps. Then add remaining Sauce ingredients and mix.
  • Marinate: Transfer 2 tbsp Sauce to chicken, mix to coat. Set aside for 10 minutes+.
  • Cook: Heat oil over high heat in a wok or heavy based skillet. Add the garlic and onion, cook for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes. Add capsicum and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add Sauce and water. Bring to simmer and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until Sauce thickens.
  • Stir through cashews, remove from stove. Serve immediately with rice - or for a low carb, low cal option, try Cauliflower Rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Sodium 1324 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOW MEIN CHICKEN



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Whenever I get the craving for Chinese food, I look no further than my own kitchen! This easy-to-make entree is ready in a matter of minutes.-Debbie Franzen, Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles
1/3 cup salted cashew halves

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in soup, broth and soy sauce. Add the chicken and mushrooms; heat through. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles and cashews. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 36g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 1283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

CASHEW CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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Make and share this Cashew Chicken Chow Mein recipe from Food.com.

Provided by foodart

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 lb egg noodles, Hong Kong steam thin style
2 chicken breasts, 3/8 inch thick slice
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chinese rice wine
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons oil
1 cup celery, cube
1 cup yellow onion, slice
1 cup carrot, shredded
1 lb Chinese cabbage, 1 inch slice
1 cup green onion, minced
1 cup bamboo shoot, shredded
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup oyster sauce
cornstarch paste
oil
salt
1 cup roasted cashews, whole

Steps:

  • Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with oil. Open a bag of the egg noodle adds half of the noodles and toast to a light color. Pour into a large container and keep warm. Repeat this with noodles until done.
  • In a mixing bowl add chicken breast, salt, white pepper, soy sauce, rice wine, garlic powder, onion powder, cornstarch and oil. Blend well and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Heats a wok add oil to coat, heat until oil start to smoke. Add the chicken mixture stirring at all time. Add the celery, onion, carrot, cabbage, green onion and bamboo. Stirring at all time adjust and re-season to taste. After about 2 minutes of cooking add the stock and oyster sauce. Bring to a boil and thicken with cornstarch roux. Pour over the egg noodles. Top with cashew nut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1000.7, Fat 39.9, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 145.8, Sodium 2357.5, Carbohydrate 119, Fiber 10, Sugar 12.9, Protein 44.4

CASHEW CHICKEN CHOW MEIN (EASY)



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This is one of my very favorite dishes. The crisp vegetables and cashews with the chicken and sauce is just superb. It's an easy recipe to do and very rewarding. There's 1 hour of marinating time.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh garlic
3 celery ribs, sliced
3 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup cashews
chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Cut chicken in thin strips, place in shallow dish.
  • Combine teriyaki sauce, ginger and garlic.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Cover and chill 1 hour.
  • Drain chicken, discard marinade.
  • Stir fry celery,and onions in 1 TBS oil in large skillet 3 minutes.
  • Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Stir fry chicken in remaining oil 4 minutes.
  • Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Mix broth,cornstarch and soy sauce.
  • Pour into skillet and cook and stir until thickened.
  • Add vegetables, chicken and cashews, stir until heated thru.
  • Serve over chow mein noodles.

ONE-POT CHICKEN CHOW MEIN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: soy sauce, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, red pepper flakes, pepper, chicken breasts, onion, celery, carrots, cabbage, ramen noodle, chicken broth, scallion

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

⅓ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
pepper, to taste
2 chicken breasts, cubed
½ onion, julienned
3 stalks celery, sliced
4 carrots, julienned
3 cups cabbage, shredded
2 packages ramen noodle, without seasoning packet
1 ½ cups chicken broth
scallion

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, red pepper flakes, and pepper.
  • Place chicken cubes into a re-sealable plastic bag pour half of the marinade into the bag and save the rest for later.
  • Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  • Pour the marinated chicken into a large pot and cook over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the pot.
  • Add sesame oil to the bottom of the pot and add the onion, celery, carrots, and cabbage. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
  • Place both of the ramen noodle bricks into the bottom of the pot.
  • Pour in chicken broth over the noodles.
  • Cover the noodles with the vegetables as much as possible. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the noodles are cooked through.
  • Break up the noodles and add back the chicken, and pour in the rest of the marinade from earlier.
  • Garnish with scallions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 11 grams

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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When we go out for Chinese food, my husband always orders chicken chow mein. I created this recipe using richer-flavored tamari sauce rather than soy. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2/3 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced green pepper
2 tablespoons julienned carrot
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, salt and ginger until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the mushrooms, celery, onion, pepper and carrot in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 984mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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My grandmother got this recipe from a friend over 30 years ago, and I have made additions to it. It's delicious! Serve over cooked white rice or crisp noodles.

Provided by Ruth A. Dawson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter
½ cup chopped mushrooms
2 cups chopped celery
2 onions, chopped
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can baby corn
½ cup green beans
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
⅓ cup cold water
3 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat

Steps:

  • In a wok or skillet, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add mushrooms, celery, onions and garlic powder; cook until the onions have wilted. Add chicken broth and baby corn. Continue cooking until celery is cooked but still crisp. Stir in the green beans or bean sprouts and soy sauce.
  • Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Slowly stir into vegetables. Sauce should start to thicken a little. Mix in chicken, and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 275.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CRISPY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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Looking for a flavorful Asian dinner using Snap Peas? Then try out this hearty chicken chow mein that's sprinkled with cashew.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 to 12.2-oz.) pkg. frozen breaded chicken breast bites
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 cups frozen sugar snap peas
1 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry
3/4 cup purchased classic stir-fry sauce
3 1/2 cups wide or regular chow mein noodles
1/3 cup cashew halves or pieces

Steps:

  • Bake chicken breast bites as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add celery and carrots; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add sugar snap peas and bell pepper and onion stir-fry; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add chicken breast bites to skillet. Stir in stir-fry sauce. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Serve over chow mein noodles. Sprinkle with cashew halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2310 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN-CASHEW CASSEROLE



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Skip pricey Chinese takeout. Instead, pull together this casserole version of cashew chicken, with crunchy chow mein noodles, nuts and water chestnuts, in just 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can (28 oz) chicken chow mein mix
3 cups chow mein noodles
2 cups snow (Chinese) pea pods
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 cup cashew pieces

Steps:

  • In 10- or 9-inch glass pie plate, arrange chicken, thickest parts to outside edges (sides of chicken will touch). Cover plate with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one corner or edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on Medium (50%) 14 to 16 minutes or or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Let stand 5 minutes. Cool slightly; cut into desired size of pieces.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Separate cans from chow mein mix. Drain large can of vegetables. In bottom of casserole, place 1 1/2 cups of the chow mein noodles. In large bowl, stir together both cans of chow mein mix, the pea pods, soup, water chestnuts, soy sauce and 3/4 cup of the cashews.
  • Stir chicken into chow mein mixture. Spoon over chow mein noodles in casserole.
  • Cover with foil; bake about 1 hour or until hot. In small bowl, mix remaining 1 1/2 cups noodles and 1/4 cup cashews; sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1590 mg

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, substitute tofu or tempeh for the chicken.
  • If you don't have any chow mein noodles, you can use spaghetti or linguine noodles instead.
  • To make the sauce ahead of time, simply whisk together the ingredients in a bowl and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If you want a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the sauce.
  • Serve the chow mein with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.

Conclusion:

Cashew chicken chow mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home.

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