Tastes Like Chicken! Recipes
(From Chicken Recipes Compiled Since 1992)

Sichuan Chicken with Cashews

Category: Main Dishes

Servings: 4

Description: Twice-cooked chicken stir-fry with bell peppers, bamboo shoots, and toasted cashews in a spicy sauce.

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
• 1 egg white
• 1 T plus 1 t cornstarch
• 1 T plus 1 t soy sauce
• Dash white pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 medium onion
• 1 can (8 1/2 oz) sliced bamboo shoots, drained
• 1 T cold water
• 1/4 C oil
• 1 C raw cashews
• 1/4 t salt
• 1 t finely chopped ginger root
• 1 T Hoisin sauce
• 2 t chili paste
• 1/4 C chicken broth
• 2 T chopped green onion (with tops)

Instructions:

1. Cut chicken into 3/4-inch pieces and marinate in egg white, 1 t cornstarch, 1 t soy sauce, and pepper. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
2. Cut vegetables as described. Mix 1 T cornstarch, water, and 1 T soy sauce.
3. Toast cashews in 2 T oil. Remove and drain on paper towel with salt.
4. Stir-fry chicken until white. Remove from wok.
5. Stir-fry onion and ginger. Add chicken, pepper, bamboo shoots, hoisin, and chili paste.
6. Add broth and heat to boil. Stir in cornstarch mixture to thicken. Add cashews and green onions.