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Cashew Chicken

Chinese Cashew Chicken

Cashew chicken is one of the most popular Chinese chicken dishes around. This is a VERY easy recipe to make, as are all stir fry recipes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 530 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons worchestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup broth
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons ginger root, minced fresh
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, small, chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut
  • 2 carrots, sliced diagonally (thin)
  • 2 cups snow peas
  • 1 1/2 cups cashews

Instructions
 

  • Combine first 8 ingredients for the sauce and set it aside. In a bowl, combine the next 3 ingredients, Add the chicken and toss.
  • Heat a frying pan to high heat. Add oil. Heat to hot, not smoking. Add chicken, ginger, garlic and onion. Fry and stir until chicken is opaque, about 1 minute. Add peppers and carrots. Stir 2 - 3 minutes. Add snow peas and the sauce. Cook until it comes to a boil. Add the cashews and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 34gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1404mgPotassium: 1012mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5236IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 4mg
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