CASHEW CHICKEN II

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Diced chicken simmered with the Asian flavors of soy sauce, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts and topped with cashews, of course! This is a delicious and easy recipe, perfect for families on the go, like mine.

Provided by Gweneth

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup vegetable oil
2 cups diced chicken meat
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup chopped celery
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained and diced
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and diced
⅓ cup cornstarch
½ cup cold water
1 cup cashews

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken until it turns white, then season with salt and pepper and add broth, soy sauce, celery, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Beat cornstarch and water together in a small bowl, then blend into skillet mixture and heat through until thick and bubbly. Sprinkle with cashews and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 746.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

sabiha bosri
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This dish is a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.


serenity kaser
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a good option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Deborah Germano
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken is so tender and the sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


De'Andre Walker
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This is my go-to recipe for cashew chicken. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I love that I can customize it to my own taste by adding more or less spice.


Marinela Mundija
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The sauce is so good that I could drink it! I usually add a little extra spice to give it a kick.


Carnival Wolfy
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This cashew chicken recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.