Cashew Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinate
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
463 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Cashew Chicken
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Skip the takeout! Chicken stir-fry with cashews and snow peas is easy to make and turns out super tasty with simple ingredients and little effort. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thigh or breast, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup light soy sauce
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- ¼ pound snow peas, ends trimmed
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- ½ cup cashews, toasted
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Instructions
- In a bowl, season chicken with salt and pepper. Add cornstarch and stir to coat meat thoroughly. Marinate for about 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Chinese cooking wine, sugar, and pepper to taste. Stir until well-blended and sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
- In a wide, heavy-bottomed pan or wok over medium-high heat, heat one tablespoon of oil. Add snow peas and cook for about 20 to 30 seconds or until tender-crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Add another tablespoon of oil as needed. Add chicken and cook, occasionally stirring, for until lightly browned and fully cooked.
- Add onions and garlic and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add sauce mixture to pan, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer until it begins to thicken.
- Add cashews and snow peas. Continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
- Remove from pan and transfer to serving platter. Garnish with additional cashews, if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
463kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
2399mg
(100%)
Potassium
880mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
359IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 2399mg | 100% |
| Potassium | 880mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 359IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
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