How to Make Cashew Chicken with Water Chestnuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to cooking up a delicious meal that is both quick and flavorful, cashew chicken with water chestnuts is a go-to dish. This popular Chinese stir-fry is bursting with savory flavors, tender chicken, crunchy water chestnuts, and creamy cashews. It’s a dish that is both satisfying and comforting, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

What makes this dish so delicious is the combination of the tender chicken, the crunchy water chestnuts, and the rich ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ⅔ cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into strips
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • ⅔ cup cashews

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Dissolve the cornstarch in the chicken broth, and stir in the soy sauce, ginger, and hot sauce; set aside. Heat half of the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok, and set aside.
  • Pour the remaining tablespoon of oil into the wok, and stir in the onion, green bell pepper, and water chestnuts. Cook and stir until the chestnuts are hot, and the onion has softened, about 5 minutes more. Stir up the sauce to redistribute the cornstarch, then pour into the wok, and bring to a boil. Add the reserved chicken, and stir until the sauce thickens, and the chicken is hot. Sprinkle with cashews to serve.
  • Nutrition

    369 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 892mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 445mg