Fit and Fabulous Cashew Chicken

Just made this one for the family last night. It was a hit! It was super easy too. I hope you will love it as much as we did. Trying out new recipes is a great way to avoid routine and food boredom. With the flavors this dish contains, you certainly will not feel deprived in any way.

Ingredients

• 3 3/4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
• 2 teaspoons dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
• 1 pound chicken breast tenders, cut lengthwise into bite size cubes
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped unsalted cashews
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 package sliced mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions

 Directions

1.  Combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and next 4 ingredients (through hot pepper sauce) in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
2.  Combine remaining 2 3/4 teaspoons cornstarch, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and chicken in a medium bowl; toss well to coat.
3.  Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cashews to pan; cook 3 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring frequently. Remove from pan.
4.  Add oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add chicken mixture to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove chicken from pan; place in a bowl. Add mushrooms to pan; sauté 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds. Add chicken and cornstarch mixture to pan; cook 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thick. Sprinkle with cashews and green onions.
5. Serve with Uncle Bens microwave brown rice ready in 90 sec

Amount per serving

• Calories: 324
• Fat: 16.6g
• Saturated fat: 2.5g
• Monounsaturated fat: 9.2g
• Polyunsaturated fat: 3.8g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrate: 13.5g
• Fiber: 2g
• Cholesterol: 66mg
• Iron: 2.4mg
• Sodium: 350mg
• Calcium: 33mg

Bon Appétit!!

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