Chile Chicken with Cashews Recipe

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Chile Chicken with Cashews
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Directions:

  1. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a bowl.
  2. Combine the 2 T soy sauce, 1 1/2 T rice wine or sake, 1 tsp sesame oil, ginger and 1 tsp cornstarch and add to the chicken, tossing chicken cubes to coat.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and let chicken marinate for 30 minutes.
  4. Heat a wok or large skillet and add 2 1/2 tablespoons of the peanut oil, heat until very hot and add the chicken Cook over high heat until the chicken cubes become opaque and are cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate; wipe out the pan.
  6. Reheat the pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, heat, and add the scallions, garlic and hot chile paste; stir-fry briefly, about 15 seconds, then add the water chestnuts and stir-fry over high heat for about 1 1/2 minutes to heat them through.
  7. Mix the chicken broth through cornstarch together and add to the pan, cook, stirring continuously to prevent lumps, until thickened.
  8. Return the cooked chicken and add the cashews.
  9. Toss lightly to coat and heat through.
  10. Scoop everything onto a platter and serve with a vegetable and steamed rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 434.51 Kcal (1819 kJ)
Calories from fat 257.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.57g 44%
Cholesterol 66.89mg 22%
Sodium 1318.09mg 55%
Potassium 558.42mg 12%
Total Carbs 16.27g 5%
Sugars 3.77g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 5%
Protein 28.92g 58%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 6%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 28.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 197.15 Kcal (825 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.96g 44%
Cholesterol 30.35mg 22%
Sodium 598.06mg 55%
Potassium 253.37mg 12%
Total Carbs 7.38g 5%
Sugars 1.71g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 5%
Protein 13.12g 58%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 6%
Iron 0.9mg 12%
Calcium 13mg 3%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.8
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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