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Cashew Chicken
5 from 2 votes

Cashew Chicken

Cashew chicken is a classic stir-fried Chinese-American takeaway with tons of diced chicken, veggies and creamy cashews coated a savory sauce.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
36 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breast or thigh meat
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 onion white or yellow, medium
  • 2 tsp ginger finely diced
  • 8 oz bamboo shoots shredded preferred
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
Stir Fry
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup cashew nuts raw
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tsp chili paste
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock

Instructions

Marinate Chicken
    Cup of Yum
  1. Cut chicken into 1/4-inch pieces. In a small bowl whisk together the egg white, soy sauce, cornstarch and white pepper. Add chicken and massage to coat thoroughly. Cover and set aside 20 minutes.
Prep Veg
  1. Cut bell pepper into 3/4-inch pieces. Cut onion in half and each half into 6 pieces. Remove skin from ginger and slice into thin strips. Cut strips into fine dice. If bamboo shoots are not shredded, cut into smaller strips. Chop green onions and set aside. Mix the water, soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside.
Stir Fry
  1. Heat wok over medium high heat for a minute. Add the oil and quickly stir fry the cashews until golden brown, 1 minute. Remove from wok to paper towel lined plate and season with salt.
  2. Add the chicken and any marinade to the wok and stir fry until no longer pink. Remove from wok.
  3. Add the onion, stir fry 1 minute and add the ginger. Add tablespoon of oil if needed along with the bamboo shoots, green bell pepper, chicken, Hoisin sauce, chili paste and stir fry another minute.
  4. Make a well in the center and add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add cornstarch mixture and quickly toss to coat. Sauce will thicken. Add fried cashews and toss to mix through. Top with green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.02g (1%) Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 574mg (24%) Potassium 847mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 168IU (3%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 574mg 24%
Potassium 847mg 18%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 168IU 3%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.