Cashew Chicken Microwave Recipes

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CASHEW CHICKEN (MICROWAVE)



Cashew Chicken (Microwave) image

This recipe was given to me by my friend and co-worker Lila. It is a quick and very tasty weeknight dinner. This can be doubled - just adjust cooking time.

Provided by LiisaN

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, freshly grated
3 tablespoons oil
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1 cup fresh snow pea
1/2 cup cashews

Steps:

  • Microwave oil on high for 3 minutes in a 2 or 3 qt microwavable dish.
  • Mix raw chicken chunks, soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, garlic and sherry in separate bowl to marinate flavors.
  • After oil is hot, add the chicken to the oil.
  • Cover with saran wrap and microwave on high for 3 1/2 minutes.
  • Add peapods and cashews.
  • Microwave for 2-3 more minutes.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.6, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 661.1, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 19.3

CASHEW CHICKEN



Cashew Chicken image

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.

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