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Chicken & Cashew Nuts

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Submitted by dpage

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

25 min

COOK

15 min

READY

40 min

Ingredients

4 1.8
POUNDS KG CHICKEN BREASTS
cut in 1 inch pieces
1 1
X X CASHEW NUTS
large, halved *
1 1
X X CANOLA OIL
or peanut oil, for frying *
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML SALT
2 2
LARGE LARGE EGGS
beaten
1 1
DASH DASH BLACK PEPPER *
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML CORNSTARCH
6 3E+1
TEASPOONS ML SOY SAUCE, TAMARI
2 473
CUPS ML WATER CHESTNUTS *
1 1
X X SALT
to taste *
1 1
X X BLACK PEPPER
to taste *
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML SUGAR
4 2E+1
TEASPOONS ML CORNSTARCH
1 1
X X MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
optional *
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML WHITE VINEGAR
¼ 59

Directions

Rinse cashews in cold water and set aside to drain.

Prepare marinade by mixing all ingredients with a fork.

Put chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour marinade over, mixing well to coat.

Marinate at least 20 minutes.

Make sweet and sour sauce by mixing all ingredients and when about to boil add in some cornstarch and cold water mix to thicken.

Keep warm.

Heat oil in wok.

Add cashews and quick fry for 30 seconds, remove and drain.

Fry marinated chicken until pieces turn white, drain.

Remove all but 2 tablespoons of oil from wok and stir fry vegetables until onions are clear of color.

Return chicken to vegetables, mix well, add seasoning mixture.

Mix all ingredients; add cashews. Stir well.

Remove from heat.

Serve with sauce, eggrolls and fried rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 523g (18.4 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 891 22% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 492mg 164%
Sodium 2899mg 121%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Sugars g
Protein 295g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 9% Iron 35%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free
 
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