CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS

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My mom loves Chinese food. This easy recipe will help satisfy her desire when carry-out is not available.-Rick Shaw, Gainesville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup cold water
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup whole salted cashews
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry the celery, carrots and onion until crisp-tender. , Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and cashews; heat through. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 31g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

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