Szechuan Cashew Chicken

40 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

279 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	each	chicken breasts	whole, boned and skinned
1	each	egg white
1	teaspoon	cornstarch
1	teaspoon	soy sauce	thin
1/4	teaspoon	white pepper
1	each	green bell pepper
8 1/2	ounces	bamboo shoots	sliced
1	tablespoon	cornstarch
1	tablespoon	water	cold
1	tablespoon	soy sauce	thin
2	tablespoons	peanut oil
1	cup	cashew nuts	raw
1/4	teaspoon	salt
2	tablespoons	peanut oil
1	teaspoon	ginger root	fine chop
1	tablespoon	hoisin sauce
2	teaspoons	chili paste
1/4	cup	chicken broth
2	tablespoons	scallions, spring or green onions	tops
1	each	egg

Directions

SZECHUAN CASHEW CHICKEN white, cornstarch, soy and white pepper in bowl and stir in chicken.

Marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Cut bell pepper into same sized pieces as chicken.

Cut bamboo shoots into 3/4 inch lengths.

Mix cornstarch, water and soy, set aside.

Heat wok very hot, add and swirl to coat 2 T.

oil. Add cashews, stir fry 1 minute or until light brown.

Remove and drain on paper, sprinkle w.

salt. Add chicken to wok, stir fry until white, remove.

Add 2 T.

oil and swirl to coat wok; add onion and ginger; stir fry until ginger is light brown.

Return chicken to wok, stir; add bell pepper, stir, add bamboo shoots, stir.

Add Hoisin sauce and chili paste; stir 1 minute.

Add chicken broth and bring to boil.

Add cornstarch, water, soy sauce mixture; cook stirring about 20 seconds or until thickened.

Return cashews, stir and add green onions.

Serves 4 as part of meal.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 167g

Amount per Serving

Calories 279 62% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.0g	30%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	18%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 84mg	28%
Sodium 573mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 10.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	6%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 18.0g	36%

Vitamin A	4%		Vitamin C	43%
Calcium	3%		Iron	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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