Chicken & Cashew Nuts
Yield
4 servingsPrep
25 minCook
15 minReady
40 minIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | pounds |
chicken breasts
cut in 1 inch pieces |
|
| 1 | x |
cashew nuts
large, halved |
*
|
| 1 | x |
canola oil
or peanut oil, for frying |
*
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
salt
|
|
| 2 | large |
eggs
beaten |
|
| 1 | dash |
black pepper
|
*
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
cornstarch
|
|
| 6 | teaspoons |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
| 2 | cups |
water chestnuts
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
sugar
|
|
| 4 | teaspoons |
cornstarch
|
|
| 1 | x |
monosodium glutamate
optional |
*
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
white vinegar
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | kg |
chicken breasts
cut in 1 inch pieces |
|
| 1 | x |
cashew nuts
large, halved |
*
|
| 1 | x |
canola oil
or peanut oil, for frying |
*
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 2 | large |
eggs
beaten |
|
| 1 | dash |
black pepper
|
*
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
cornstarch
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
| 473 | ml |
water chestnuts
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 2E+1 | ml |
cornstarch
|
|
| 1 | x |
monosodium glutamate
optional |
*
|
| 45 | ml |
white vinegar
|
|
| 59 | ml |
soy sauce, tamari
|
|
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.
