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Cashew Chicken

Source of Recipe

WW Post


Recipe Introduction

Was POINTS® value of | 13Now POINTS® value of | 8Servings | 4Preparation Time | 25 minCooking Time | 12 minLevel of Difficulty | Moderate

List of Ingredients

2 tsp peanut oil
2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast(s), cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cup canned chicken broth, reduced-sodium
2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 medium stalk celery, chopped
8 oz canned bamboo shoots, drained
8 oz canned water chestnuts, sliced, drained
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 cup cooked white rice, kept hot
1 3/4 oz dry-roasted cashews, chopped (about 6 Tbsp)





Recipe

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook until browned on all sides, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes.


Add 1 cup of broth, soy sauce, celery, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts to chicken and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.


Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/2 cup of broth. Add cornstarch mixture to skillet and simmer until sauce thickens, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.


To serve, divide rice among 4 shallow dishes. Spoon chicken mixture onto rice and sprinkle with cashews. Yields about 1 cup of chicken, 1/2 cup of rice and 1 1/2 tablespoons of cashews per serving.


Flavor Booster: In place of the bamboo shoots and water chestnuts, add 2 cups chopped fresh baby bok choy. The tender greens will cook with the chicken in 5 minutes.