Ginger Chicken with Cashews Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chinese Recipes. (Ginger Chicken with Cashews Recipe). Inspired by some other stir-fry experiments, this is an attempt to recreate a Chinese takeout favorite from a restaurant I no longer live close to. Other veggies can be added as you like.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Ginger Chicken with Cashews Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ cups chicken broth

½ cup soy sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

¾ teaspoon ground ginger

¾ teaspoon brown sugar

¼ cup cornstarch

1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger

¼ teaspoon curry powder

2 pounds skinless

boneless chicken breast meat - cut into cubes

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon sesame oil

3 green onions

chopped

1 bell pepper

chopped

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

½ cup cashews

Velveting Chicken Breast, Chinese Restaurant-Style

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Whisk together the chicken broth soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger and brown sugar in a bowl.

Step 2

Combine 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger and curry powder in a large sealable plastic bag and shake to mix. Add the chicken to the bag and toss until well coated.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until golden brown 3 to 5 minutes. Add the green onions and bell pepper to the pan cooking another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the sauce mixture into the chicken and vegetable mixture; reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the dish and bring to a boil; allow to boil until the sauce thickens 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add cashews and toss to serve.

Nutritional Information

Ginger Chicken with Cashews Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 386.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.5g 75%

Carbohydrates: 14.6g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 19.4g 30%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 18%

Cholesterol: 92.2mg 31%

Vitamin A Iu: 173.3IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 23.2mg 179%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 48%

Vitamin C: 17.4mg 29%

Folate: 22.6mcg 6%

Calcium: 39.5mg 4%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 77.2mg 28%

Potassium: 459.6mg 13%

Sodium: 1358.6mg 54%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 175

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.