Cashew Chicken with Water Chestnuts



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Prep Time:
25 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
40 mins

Servings:
4


Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonscornstarch
  • ⅔cupchicken broth
  • 3tablespoonssoy sauce
  • ½teaspoonground ginger
  • ½teaspoonhot pepper sauce
  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil, divided
  • 1poundskinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1smallonion, chopped
  • 1green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1(8 ounce) cansliced water chestnuts, drained
  • ⅔cupcashews

  • Directions

    Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth in a bowl; stir in soy sauce, ginger, and hot sauce. Set aside.

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside.

    Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the wok. Add onion, bell pepper, and water chestnuts; cook and stir until onion has softened and water chestnuts are hot, about 5 minutes. Stir reserved sauce to redistribute cornstarch; stir into the wok. Bring to a boil. Add reserved chicken; stir until sauce thickens and chicken is hot. Sprinkle with cashews.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    369 Calories
    20g Fat
    22g Carbs
    27g Protein

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