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CASHEW CHICKEN WITH PLUM SAUCE



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Make and share this Cashew Chicken With Plum Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/4 cups plum jam or 1 1/4 cups preserves
1/2 teaspoon Accent seasoning
2 drops red food coloring
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped cashews
2 cups steamed rice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 slice fresh ginger, thin slice, dime-size
1 sliced garlic clove, thin slice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 broiler chickens, cut in serving pieces
1 tablespoon oyster sauce

Steps:

  • Combine cornstarch and plum jam in saucepan, stirring until smooth as possible.
  • Crush together thoroughly ginger and garlic with salt.
  • Add this to plum mixture along with water, oyster sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, accent, and red food coloring.
  • Cook sauce over low heat, stirring constantly, until it is thickened.
  • Arrange broiled chicken in a single layer on a large heat-proof platter.
  • Cover chicken pieces completely with the sauce and sprinkle them generously with chopped cashews.
  • Heat the chiken in oven at 350 until hot.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1496, Fat 77.5, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 345, Sodium 1132.5, Carbohydrate 102.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 50.5, Protein 91.3

CASHEW CHICKEN



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We love eating ethnic foods, especially Asian dishes. This chicken stir-fry is my family's favorite! The cashews add crunch and a sweet, nutty flavor, and the tasty sauce adds richness to garden-fresh carrots and broccoli. -Ena Quiggle, Goodhue, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup sherry
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken, cubed
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 cup roasted salted cashews
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sherry, sesame oil and garlic powder. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Discard marinade from chicken. In a wok or large skillet, stir-fry chicken in canola oil for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken and set aside. , In the same skillet, stir-fry broccoli and carrots for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger and reserved marinade until smooth; gradually stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cashews and chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 27g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CHICKEN IN PLUM SAUCE



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The secret is in the sauce in this delicious main dish. Honey, plums and garlic combine to make a sauce that adds mouthwatering flavor to tender, juicy chicken.-Patricia Collins, Imbler, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (16-1/2 ounces each) whole plums, pitted
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Coat chicken pieces with flour; brown in oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , Drain plums, reserving syrup; remove pits and coarsely chop plums in a food processor. Pour into a measuring cup; add enough syrup to equal 2 cups. Place in a saucepan. Add honey, vinegar and garlic; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

CHICKEN IN A CASHEW NUT SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken in a Cashew Nut Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 medium onions
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/3 cup cashew nuts
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon garlic, pulp
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons fresh coriander
1 tablespoon sultana
1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cubed
2 1/2 cups button mushrooms
1 1/4 cups water

Steps:

  • Cut the onions into quarters, place in a food processor or blender and process for about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato puree, cashew nuts, garam masala, garlic, chili powder, lemon juice, turmeric, salt and yogurt to the processed onions.
  • Process all the spice ingredients in the food processor for a further 1-1 1/5 minutes.
  • In a heavy-based saucepan, heat the oil, lower the heat to medium and pour in the spice mixture from the food processor. Fry for 2 minutes lowering the heat if necessary.
  • When the spice mixture is lightly cooked, add half the chopped fresh coriander, the sultanas and the chicken cubes and continue to stir fry for a further 1 minute.
  • Add the mushrooms, pour in the water and bring to a simmer. Cover the saucepan and cook over a low heat for about 10 minutes.
  • After this time, check that the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick. Cook for a little longer if necessary and serve garnished with the remaining fresh coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.2, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 66.1, Sodium 806.5, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 30.6

CASHEW CHICKEN



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Cooking popular take-out dishes like this one at home means you can control the quality of the ingredients, making them far healthier.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
6 cloves garlic, minced
8 scallions, white and green parts separated, each cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3/4 cup raw cashews (4 ounces), toasted
White rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until chicken is coated; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook half the chicken, tossing often, until browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining oil and chicken to skillet along with the garlic and white parts of scallions. Cook, tossing often, until chicken is browned, about 3 minutes. Return first batch of chicken to pan. Add vinegar; cook until evaporated, about 30 seconds.
  • Add hoisin sauce and 1/4 cup water; cook, tossing, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in scallion greens and cashews. Serve immediately over white rice, if desired.

CASHEW CHICKEN STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, chicken breast, salt, pepper, cornstarch, sesame oil, broccoli floret, red bell pepper, raw cashew, water, brown rice

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ tablespoon ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) pieces
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 cups broccoli floret
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) pieces
¾ cup raw cashew
½ cup water
brown rice, to serve

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
  • Heat a 9.5" fry pan over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken begins to brown.
  • Remove chicken and set aside in a separate bowl.
  • Add the broccoli and bell peppers, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, cashews and sauce. Stir together and allow sauce to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and serve over brown rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 19 grams

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