Cashew Chicken with Water Chestnuts

Cashew Chicken with Water Chestnuts
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    708

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this delectable Cashew Chicken. Tender chicken, crisp water chestnuts, and crunchy cashews are coated in a savory, subtly spiced sauce, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    22 g
  • Cholesterol
    59 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    27 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    892 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a bowl, dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth. Stir in soy sauce, ginger, and hot pepper sauce. Set aside. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Add onion, bell pepper, and water chestnuts. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and the water chestnuts are heated through, about 5 minutes. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 3 mins Stir the reserved sauce mixture to redistribute the cornstarch. Pour the sauce into the wok. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add the reserved chicken and stir until the sauce thickens and the chicken is heated through, about 3 minutes. (Cook time: 3 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Sprinkle with cashews and serve immediately. (Prep time: 1 minute)

For a richer flavor, use toasted cashews.
Adjust the amount of hot pepper sauce to your preferred level of spice.
Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Ensure your wok or skillet is very hot before adding the chicken to achieve a good sear.
If you don't have fresh ginger, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger can be substituted.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 236 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Keegan Conn

    This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight! So easy and the family loved it.

  • Dorcas Huel

    The sauce was perfectly balanced – not too sweet, not too spicy. Will definitely make again!

  • Allison Moore

    I added a clove of minced garlic along with the onion and pepper for extra flavor. Delicious!

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