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Cashew Chicken

 

cashew chicken served with rice

Cashew Chicken

This easy weeknight meal gets 5/5 stars from my family! Enjoy!
Course Dinner
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breast)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 cup roasted, unsalted cashew nuts
  • 2 Tbsp chili paste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 orange, cut into small wedges

Instructions
 

  • Dice chicken into 1 inch pieces and place in a bowl. Mix in cornstarch, soy sauce and lime juice.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp canola oil in wok or large frying pan.
  • Add garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked throughout. Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in wok or large frying pan. Stir-fry carrots and celery until soft.
  • Add cashew nuts and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
  • Add reserved chicken and mix well. Stir in chili paste and mix well. Add black pepper to taste.
  • Serve with steamed rice and garnish with orange wedges.
Keyword Cashew Chicken, Chicken

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