CHICKEN W/CASHEWS AND SNOW PEAS

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Having bought a new Wok recently (yeah another cooking gadget) I pulled out this Chinese cookbook, I love this recipe which comes from the book "The art of Wok cooking".

Provided by SueVM

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 -3 tablespoons cornstarch (UK cornflour)
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil
20 snow peas, ends and strings removed
1 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 -1 1/2 cup hot chicken stock
1 pinch salt (or to taste)
1 cup raw unsalted cashews

Steps:

  • Marinate chicken for 15-30 minutes in mixture of the first 5 ingredients.
  • Heat oil in uncovered wok until temps reach 375% degrees.
  • Add chicken mixture and stir fry for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add snow peas and water chestnuts stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken stock and salt, stir fry until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in cashews and cook for a few seconds.
  • Serve immediately over noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 977.1, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 22.6

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