Cashew Nut Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts ⓘ
- 2 slices gingerroot ⓘ
- 1 green onion (shredded 1-inch long) ⓘ
- 2 whole dried red chilies ⓘ
- 1/2 egg white ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce ⓘ
- 2/3 cup raw cashew nuts
- SEASONING SAUCE ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon sherry wine
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon vinegar ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon sugar ⓘ
Instructions
- Cut the boned chicken breasts lengthwise into 1/2" strips, then cut the strips crosswise to make 1/2" squares.
- Place the diced chicken in a bowl and marinate with egg white, cornstarch and soy sauce. Let stand for at least 30 minutes.
- Fry cashew nuts on medium low heat, until they are lightly brown. Be careful not to let them burn.
- Stir-fry diced chicken briskly in oil, for about 1 minute (300 degrees). Remove the chicken and drain off oil from frying pan.
- Heat tablespoon oil to fry ginger, red pepper and green onion; add chicken, stir quickly. Next add the seasoning sauce, stir until thickened and heated thoroughly; turn off heat. Add the cashew nut mix just before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1032
kcal
52% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).