CASHEW CHICKEN HEALTHY RECIPE RECIPES

CASHEW CHICKEN WITH GINGER RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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There are lots of recipes for cashew chicken, but my family thinks this one stands alone. We love the flavor from the fresh ginger and the crunch of the cashews. Another plus is it's easy to prepare. —Oma Rollison, El Cajon, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small green pepper, cut into strips
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
4 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup salted cashews
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Mix first 4 ingredients until smooth. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken until no longer pink. Remove from pan. , In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry mushrooms, pepper, water chestnuts and ginger until pepper is crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir broth mixture and add to pan with green onions; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in chicken and cashews; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, FatContent 19g fat (3g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 64mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 650mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges 3 lean meat

CASHEW CHICKEN RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME

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We love eating ethnic foods, especially Asian dishes. This chicken stir-fry is my family's favorite! The cashews add crunch and a sweet, nutty flavor, and the tasty sauce adds richness to garden-fresh carrots and broccoli. —Ena Quiggle, Goodhue, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup sherry
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken, cubed
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 cup roasted salted cashews
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sherry, sesame oil and garlic powder. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Discard marinade from chicken. In a wok or large skillet, stir-fry chicken in canola oil for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken and set aside. , In the same skillet, stir-fry broccoli and carrots for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger and reserved marinade until smooth; gradually stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cashews and chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, FatContent 27g fat (5g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 63mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1282mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 31g protein.

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