Szechuan Cashew Chicken Recipe

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Szechuan Cashew Chicken
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir in the chicken pieces to coat.
  2. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes;drain.
  3. Pour 3 Tbsp peanut oil into a very large skillet or wok.
  4. Heat to medium high.
  5. Stir-fry the chicken in the oil in 3 to 4 batches, until lightly browned; remove to a plate or bowl and sprinkle generously with garlic powder.
  6. Wipe out skillet or wok with a paper towel.
  7. Add remaining 3 Tbsp oil to wok or skillet, and stir-fry the vegetables, crushed red pepper flakes, and ginger together for about 4 minutes.
  8. Add chicken to the skillet.
  9. Combine sauce ingredients and pour over chicken and vegetables.
  10. Cook and stir over medium heat until sauce is thickened.
  11. Mix in cashews.
  12. Serve immediately with rice.
  13. Preparation time is cooking time.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 477.24 Kcal (1998 kJ)
Calories from fat 254.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.33g 44%
Cholesterol 83.61mg 28%
Sodium 1496.74mg 62%
Potassium 936.61mg 20%
Total Carbs 20.49g 7%
Sugars 7.56g 30%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 11%
Protein 37.7g 75%
Vitamin C 32.7mg 54%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 15.6mg 87%
Calcium 40.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 130.99 Kcal (548 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.78g 44%
Cholesterol 22.95mg 28%
Sodium 410.82mg 62%
Potassium 257.08mg 20%
Total Carbs 5.62g 7%
Sugars 2.08g 30%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 11%
Protein 10.35g 75%
Vitamin C 9mg 54%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 25%
Iron 4.3mg 87%
Calcium 11mg 4%

* 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

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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