Chicken and Cashews

Name: Chicken and Cashews
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters chopped celery; 4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided; 2 Tbsps dry sherry; 118 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 Tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 118 milliliters chopped green onions (about 3 green onions); 1 Tbsp honey; 3 Tbsps low-sodium soy sauce, divided; 177 milliliters chopped onion; 2 Tbsps oyster sauce; 118 milliliters chopped red bell pepper; 59 milliliters chopped unsalted dry-roasted cashews; 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided; 454 grams skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

Chicken and Cashews might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 265 calories, 27g of protein, and 9g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the dry sherry you could follow this main course with the Bread and Butter Pudding as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes.

Instructions

Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sherry, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and chicken in a large bowl; toss well to coat.

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Soy Sauce

Whole Chicken

Sherry

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Combine remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch, broth, oyster sauce, and honey in a small bowl.

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Oyster Sauce

Corn Starch

Soy Sauce

Broth

Honey

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Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add chicken mixture to pan; saut 3 minutes.

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Whole Chicken

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Remove from pan.

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Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in pan.

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Cooking Oil

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Add onion, celery, and bell pepper to pan; saut 2 minutes.

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Bell Pepper

Celery

Onion

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Add ginger and garlic; saut 1 minute. Return chicken mixture to pan; saut 1 minute. Stir in broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

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Whole Chicken

Garlic

Ginger

Broth

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Remove from heat.

Sprinkle with green onions and cashews.

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Green Onions

Cashews

Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger to pan; saut 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup water, 1/2 cup long-grain rice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

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Long Grain Rice