Ww 8 Points - Cashew Chicken Recipe

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Ww 8 Points - Cashew Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  3. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and add to skillet.
  4. Cook until browned on all sides, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes.
  5. Add 1 cup of broth, soy sauce, celery, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts to chicken and bring to a simmer.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  7. Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/2 cup of broth.
  8. Add cornstarch mixture to skillet and simmer until sauce thickens, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
  9. To serve, divide rice among 4 shallow dishes.
  10. Spoon chicken mixture onto rice and sprinkle with cashews.
  11. Yields about 1 cup of chicken, 1/2 cup of rice and 1 1/2 tablespoons of cashews per serving. 8 Points per serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 378.62 Kcal (1585 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.38g 18%
Cholesterol 66.89mg 22%
Sodium 1283.5mg 53%
Potassium 705.89mg 15%
Total Carbs 39.72g 13%
Sugars 3.7g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.46g 14%
Protein 29.43g 59%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 15%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 45.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.41 Kcal (349 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.51g 18%
Cholesterol 14.74mg 22%
Sodium 282.74mg 53%
Potassium 155.5mg 15%
Total Carbs 8.75g 13%
Sugars 0.82g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 14%
Protein 6.48g 59%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 15%
Iron 0.4mg 10%
Calcium 10mg 5%

* 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

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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