Asian Style Cashew Chicken with Sugar Snap Peas

Chicken strips and cashew pieces are roasted in hot oven. Sugar snap peas, quartered water chestnuts and sliced bamboo are stir-fried and tossed with sauce prepared from chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, Hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Roasted chicken and cashews are folded in and dish is served over cooked long-grain white rice.
Ingredients -
1-1/3 cups Uncooked Regular Long-Grain White Rice
2-2/3 cups Water
10 frozen Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast Strips, each cut diagonally into thirds
1/4 cup Cashew Pieces
2 teaspoons Peanut Oil
1 (9 ounces) package Frozen Sugar Snap Peas
1 (8 ounces) can Whole Water Chestnuts, drained, quartered
1 (8 ounces) can sliced Bamboo Shoots, drained
1 cup Chicken Broth
2 tablespoons Teriyaki Sauce
2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
 
Preparation:

1. Prepare the rice as directed on the package.

2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

3. On an ungreased baking sheet, place the chicken strips evenly in a single layer.

4. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the strips are crisp and thoroughly heated.

5. Add the cashews to the baking sheets during the last 3 minutes of baking time.

6. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil.

7. Add the snap peas and cook for 3 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring constantly.

8. Add the water chestnuts and bamboo shoots.

9. Combine the chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, hoisin sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl.

10. Stir well to combine.

11. Add the sauce mixture to the vegetables and cook until the mixture thickens and boils, occasionally stirring.

12. Fold the chicken into the sauce mixture and sprinkle with cashews.

13. Serve the mixture over the rice.

 



Chinese Cooking Tip -
Freezing Stock

Stocks are often created in large quantities. Freezing stock for later use makes good sense. Maximum storage for stock is 3-6 months.


Chinese Cooking Tip -
Canned Stock and Broth

Canned broths are a suitable substitute for fresh stock. Canned stocks are clear, concentrated, and economical.


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