Cashew Chicken
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Serving Size: 1 cup

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Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch (1 tablespoon plus one teaspoon)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts - cut into bite sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons peanut oil
- 2 stalks celery - thinly sliced
- 8 ounces package snow peas
- 1 carrot - shredded or thinly sliced
- 1 onion - cut in half, then sliced thin
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup cashews  
 
Featuring snow peas and carrots, as well as generous portions of chicken and cashews, this popular
Chinese chicken recipe offers a variety of delicious flavors and textures in one easy-to-make dish.

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Directions

  • Mix 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch with broth; set aside.
  • Place chicken pieces in medium bowl. Add the remaining 3 teaspoons (1 tablespoon) cornstarch,
    1 tablespoon soy sauce, and mix to combine; set aside.
  • Heat wok or skillet with 2 tablespoons oil. Add chicken mixture and stir until opaque (about
    3 minutes). Remove to plate.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to wok or skillet. Stir fry celery, carrots, onion, and garlic
    for 2 minutes. Add water; cover and cook 2-3 more minutes, just until vegetables are crisp
    tender.
  • Return chicken to wok. Stir broth mixture and add it to wok. Stir until thickened, about 1
    minute.
  • Add red pepper flakes, snow peas, and most of the cashews. Heat through.
  • Serve over hot rice. Use the remaining cashews for garnish.


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