Cashew Wok Chicken

Submitted by Miss V

"Since making this recipe, I never order it out. This is so much better than any chicken cashew I have tried at a restaurant."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 1 cup dry-roasted cashews
• 2 green onions, sliced

directions

1. Mix broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger and pepper sauce.
2. Heat wok or large skillet.
3. Add 1 tbsp of the oil and coat the surface.
4. Add chicken and stir-fry till done.
5. Remove chicken; set aside and keep warm.
6. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to wok or skillet.
7. Add bell pepper, onion, water chestnuts and mushrooms; stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes.
8. Add cornstarch mixture to vegetables.
9. Cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce thickens.
10. Stir in chicken and cashew coating them with the sauce.
11. Garnish with green onions.
12. Serve with rice.

Reviews

[Josh Indiana]

I agree this is a wonderful recipe -- quick prep, great taste and don't skimp on the cooked onion -- but it comes almost word for word from Betty Crocker's New Cookbook (1996). And canned mushrooms, who are we kidding? Give credit where it's due.

 

[george w i.]

It turned out great only changes I made I used fresh mushrooms and added one chayote for additional vegetables and a little bit of sesame oil also soaked and rinsed salted cashews

 

[buckybear206]

Tastes better than restaurant cashew chicken and way less greasy. I will be making this again. Thanks.

 

[MrsMM]

Very very good recipe, and so totally easy. I was pleasantly surprised by the ease of preparation and I couldn't believe how much this recipe yields. Lots of yummy leftovers which will be finished with a quickness. We were really impressed with the final result- the taste was truly splendid, and it was such an enjoyable meal. Loved it- thank you so much for sharing!

 

[Pamela]

My friend brought this recipe to my attention and I'm glad she did. This is a delicious meal and so visually stunning. Thanks for sharing this :)