Cashew Chicken
Source of Recipe
weight watchers
Recipe Introduction
4 servings ( about 1 c of chicken mixture, 1/2 c rice, 1 1/2 TBS cashews)
8 points each
List of Ingredients
2 tsp peanut oil
2 med garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 black pepper
1 lbs uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-in cubes
1 1/2 c canned chicken broth, reduced-sodium
2 TBS low-sodium soy sauce
2 med stalk celery, chopped
8 oz canned bamboo shoots, drained
8 oz canned water chestnuts, sliced, drained
1 1/2 TBS cornstarch
2 c cooked white rice, kept warm
1 3/4 oz dry-roasted cashews, chopped (about 6 TBS)
Recipe
Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Add garlic and cook 1 min. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook until browned on all sides, stirring frequently, about 4 mins. Add 1 c of broth, soy sauce, celery, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts to chicken and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 mins. Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/2 c of broth. Add cornstarch mixture to skillet and simmer until sauce thickens, stirring constantly, about 1 min. To serve, diviide rice among 4 shallow dishes. Spoon chicken mixture onto rice and sprinkle with cashews.
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