Cashew Chicken II Recipe
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Cashew Chicken II

By: Gweneth 
"Diced chicken simmered with the Asian flavors of soy sauce, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts and topped with cashews, of course! This is a delicious and easy recipe, perfect for families on the go, like mine."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (40)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups diced chicken meat
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained and diced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and diced
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 cup cashews

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute chicken until it turns white, then season with salt and pepper and add broth, soy sauce, celery, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Beat cornstarch and water together in a small bowl, then blend into skillet mixture and heat through until thick and bubbly. Sprinkle with cashews and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 354 | Total Fat: 23.1g | Cholesterol: 39mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by MYLEEN   view full review
This was a tasty recipe, but I did a few additions that will definitely perk this up. Instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2003 by CARRIEZ   view full review
Ok I read all the reviews. So I was prepared to "Carrie-fy" the recipe! I only used about 2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2005 by NANCYH   view full review
This was a great cashew chicken! I've never been able to make a sauce on a chinese chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by SITKA   view full review
With the Soy Sauce and the chicken broth, I found the recipe far too salty using the full 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by Chris   view full review
Very bland, would not make it again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by BARNKITTY   view full review
This was a little disappointing to me. I thought it very bland, both visually and taste-wise....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by MARK_HOBEN   view full review
Super easy recipe... I prefer spicier foods, but this had a nice chicken/cashew flavor. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by Kathy   view full review
This lacked the lightness and spiciness of traditional Chinese food, and was heavy on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by KCTREY76   view full review
Dish was very runny and probably meant to be served over rice. I'd suggest less broth or a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by M3AGAN   view full review
everyone who tried this said it definitely needed more soy sauce. was rather bland without...

 

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