Asian Cashew Chicken Recipe

Cashew Chicken is simply irresistible, to say the least! Try this Cashew Chicken; I am sure you'll have a huge fan following for this one.

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Chicken breasts3
 Edible pea pods/2 pkgs. frozen pods, partially thawed1⁄2 Pound
 Mushrooms1⁄2 Pound
 Green onions4
 Canned bamboo shoots8 Ounce, drained
 Chicken stock base1 Tablespoon (Dissolved In 1 Cup Water Or 1 Cup Regular Strength Chicken Broth)
 Soy sauce1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Cornstarch2 Tablespoon
 Sugar1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Grated ginger root1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Salad oil1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Cashew nuts4 Ounce (1 Package)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2473 Calories from Fat 1241

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 143 g219.8%

Saturated Fat 16.9 g84.3%

Trans Fat 1.3 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 8433.8 mg351.4%

Total Carbohydrates 110 g36.6%

Dietary Fiber 17.1 g68.6%

Sugars 28.8 g

Protein 196 g391.5%

Vitamin A 87.7% Vitamin C 271.3%

Calcium 22.7% Iron 67.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Bone chicken breasts and remove skin.
Slice horizontally in 1/8 inch thick slices, then cut in 1 inch squares.
Arrange on a tray.
Remove the ends and strings from fresh pea pods.
Wash and slice mushrooms.
Cut the green part of the onions into 1 inch lengths and then slash both ends several times making small fans, slice the white part 1/4 inch thick.
Slice bamboo shoots.
Arrange all the vegetables on tray.
Pour chicken broth into small pitcher.
Mix together soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and ginger root and salt, pour into a small pitcher.
Place oil and nuts in containers.
Arrange at the table with electric frying pan.
To cook, heat 1 tbs.oil over 350 degree heat, add nuts all at once and cook 1 minute, shaking pan until lightly toasted.
Remove from pan and set aside.
Add remaining oil to pan, add chicken, cook quickly, turning until it turns opaque.
Add peas and mushrooms, pour in broth and cover and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add bamboo shoots.
Stir the soy sauce mixture into the pan juices and cook until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly, then simmer 1 minute, uncovered.
Mix in green onions, sprinkle with nuts.
Serve over rice or chow mein noodles.
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