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Classic Cashew Chicken Recipe: Easy & Delicious

 
INGREDIENTS

10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1X1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon dry white wine 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 red or green bell pepper, cut into strips 1 can (6 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (optional) 2 cups hot cooked white rice 1/4 cup cashews, toasted

PREPARATION:

  1. Place chicken in large resealable food storage bag. Blend cornstarch, wine, soy sauce and garlic powder in small bowl until smooth. Pour over chicken pieces. Seal bag; turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour. Drain chicken; discard marinade.
  2. Heat oil in wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onions; stir-fry 1 minute. Add chicken; stir-fry 2 minutes or until browned. Add mushrooms, bell pepper and water chestnuts; stir-fry 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is cooked through. Stir in hoisin sauce; cook and stir 1 minute or until heated through.
  3. Serve chicken and vegetables over rice. Top servings evenly with cashews. Serve immediately.
This recipe appears in: Chinese NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1 cup chicken and stir-fry mixture with 1/2 cup rice and 1 tablespoon cashews Sodium 83 mg Protein 18 g Fiber 3 g Carbohydrate 34 g Cholesterol 36 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 7 g Calories from Fat 23 % Calories 274 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Starch 1-1/2 Fat 1/2 Meat 2 Vegetable 1-1/2