Cashew Chicken Recipe

  • 4
  • 20 mins
  • 35 mins

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1-1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh carrots
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 celery stalk chopped
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
  • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 3/4 cup salted cashews
  • Hot cooked rice

Preparation

Step 1

In medium bowl combine 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 3/4 teaspoon salt and toss in chicken until chicken is coated.

In another small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons cornstarch, brown sugar, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 2 tablespoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.

In the same skillet, stir-fry the onions, celery, carrots and ginger in remaining oil until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken, water chestnuts and cashews; heat through.

Stir broth mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.
Yield: 4-6 servings.