Cashew Chicken Recipe

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Cashew Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Combine 1/2 cup broth, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce in a shallow dish or heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add chicken. Cover or seal, and chill 1 hour.
  2. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
  3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Add chicken; stir-fry 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add vegetables; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add 1 cup broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  4. Stir together remaining 1/2 cup broth, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Add to chicken mixture; stir-fry 1 minute or until thickened. Serve over rice; sprinkle with cashews.
  5. *1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips, may be substituted for chicken.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3090.47 Kcal (12939 kJ)
Calories from fat 1692.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 188.09g 289%
Cholesterol 278.9mg 93%
Sodium 9581.28mg 399%
Potassium 4120.43mg 88%
Total Carbs 218.87g 73%
Sugars 29.17g 117%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g 107%
Protein 141.89g 284%
Vitamin C 210.1mg 350%
Vitamin A 1.8mg 61%
Iron 18.6mg 103%
Calcium 384.2mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 162.51 Kcal (680 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.89g 289%
Cholesterol 14.67mg 93%
Sodium 503.83mg 399%
Potassium 216.67mg 88%
Total Carbs 11.51g 73%
Sugars 1.53g 117%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 107%
Protein 7.46g 284%
Vitamin C 11mg 350%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 61%
Iron 1mg 103%
Calcium 20.2mg 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 76.7
    Points
  • 83
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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