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MAIN DISHES-
POULTRY:
Cashew Chicken
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Cashew
Chicken |
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Nice home-version
of this popular Chinese food dish...
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2
Tbs |
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soy
sauce |
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2
Tbs |
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dry
sherry |
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1
large |
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egg
white |
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pinch |
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of
salt |
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1
tsp |
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cornstarch |
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4
large |
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skinless, boneless breasts |
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¼
cup |
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raw
cashews |
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½
cup |
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sliced celery |
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¼
cup |
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chicken broth |
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½
cup |
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vegetable oil |
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1
Tbs |
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minced fresh ginger |
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½
cup |
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sliced water chestnuts |
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1 |
In medium
bowl, combine 1 T. soy sauce with wine, egg
white, salt and ½ t. cornstarch; blend
thoroughly. Cut chicken into ¼" cubes and toss
in marinade to coat. Set aside to marinate for
30 minutes (and up to several hours). Combine
broth and remaining soy sauce and cornstarch.
Mix well and set aside. |
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2 |
Heat wok or
large fry pan to medium heat and add oil. Add
cashews and fry until golden brown. Remove and
drain on paper towels. |
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3 |
Drain
chicken marinade. Fry chicken just until firm,
about 45 seconds. Remove and drain on paper
towels. |
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4 |
Remove all
but 2 T. oil from pan. Increase heat to medium
high. Add ginger and stir fry until fragrant.
Add celery and water chestnuts. Stir fry 1
minute; add chicken and cashews and cook until
chicken is done, about 2 minutes more. Stir
broth to dissolve cornstarch, and add to pan.
Cook over high heat until sauce thickens. |
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5 |
Serve on top
of hot cooked rice. |
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Servings: 6 |
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