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Chicken cashew

Recipe Information

Description:
Chicken cashew is a delicious Asian recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 45 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 5 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 45 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour, 5 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chicken; Cashews
Category Poultry; Nuts, Fats, & Oils
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Cook Method Sautéing; Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce

  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • Pinch of black pepper

  • 1/2 cup cashews

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 4 green onions, diced

  • 1/2-1 cup water

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the garlic, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and pepper. Stir well, then coat the chicken breast in this mixture. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the cashews and the red pepper flakes for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

  • In the same pan, cook the marinated chicken in water on medium high heat until cooked through.

  • Stir in the pepper flakes, cashews, and green onions. Cook for a few minutes and serve hot.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 152 cal

  • Total fat: 10g

  • Cholesterol: 7mg

  • Sodium: 506mg

  • Carbohydrate: 12g

  • Fiber: <1g

  • Protein: 5g