Best 6 Cashew Chicken Chow Mein Easy Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary symphony of flavors with Cashew Chicken Chow Mein, a delectable stir-fried noodle dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of textures and bold flavors. This dish boasts tender chicken morsels enveloped in a savory sauce, stir-fried with a medley of crisp vegetables, and tossed with chewy chow mein noodles, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Accompanying this main course are three additional recipes that elevate your culinary experience: an easy egg drop soup, a refreshing cucumber salad, and a delightful fortune cookie dessert. Embark on a culinary journey with these recipes, promising a delightful feast that will satisfy your cravings and leave you with a memorable dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHINESE CASHEW CHICKEN



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Recipe video above. The soft, creamy crunch of cashews is a perfect addition to this saucy chicken stir fry! Truly stacks up to your favourite take out - read the glowing reviews! If using breast, consider tenderising it the Chinese way ("Velveting Chicken")

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mains

Time 21m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp cornstarch / cornflour
3 tbsp soy sauce (, all purpose or light (Note 1))
1 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine or Mirin ((Note 2))
3 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
Dash of white pepper ((sub black))
500g / 1 lb chicken thigh (, skinless boneless, cut into 2.5cm/1" pieces (Note 3))
2 tbsp peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
1/2 onion (, chopped into 1.75 cm / 3/4" pieces(yellow, brown or white))
1 green capsicum / bell pepper (, chopped into 2 cm / 0.8" pieces)
6 tbsp water
3/4 cup roasted cashews (, unsalted)

Steps:

  • Sauce: Mix cornflour and soy sauce until there's no lumps. Then add remaining Sauce ingredients and mix.
  • Marinate: Transfer 2 tbsp Sauce to chicken, mix to coat. Set aside for 10 minutes+.
  • Cook: Heat oil over high heat in a wok or heavy based skillet. Add the garlic and onion, cook for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes. Add capsicum and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add Sauce and water. Bring to simmer and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until Sauce thickens.
  • Stir through cashews, remove from stove. Serve immediately with rice - or for a low carb, low cal option, try Cauliflower Rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Sodium 1324 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOW MEIN CHICKEN



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Whenever I get the craving for Chinese food, I look no further than my own kitchen! This easy-to-make entree is ready in a matter of minutes.-Debbie Franzen, Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles
1/3 cup salted cashew halves

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in soup, broth and soy sauce. Add the chicken and mushrooms; heat through. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles and cashews. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 36g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 1283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

CASHEW CHICKEN



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Tender pieces of chicken breast are stir-fried with crunchy, sweet cashew nuts in this classic Chinese dish

Provided by Ken Hom

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts , cut into large chunks
1 egg white
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp cornflour
300ml groundnut oil or water, plus 2 tsp groundnut oil
100g cashew nuts
1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry Sherry
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 shredded spring onion , to garnish

Steps:

  • Put the chicken in a bowl with the egg white, sesame oil, cornflour and 1 tsp salt, and mix well. Chill for 20 mins.
  • If you are using oil for velveting the chicken, heat a wok until very hot and then add the oil. When it is very hot, remove the wok from the heat and immediately add the chicken, stirring vigorously to prevent it sticking. After about 2 mins, when the chicken turns white, quickly drain it and all of the oil into a stainless steel colander set over a bowl. Discard the oil. If you are using water instead of oil, do exactly the same but bring the water to the boil in a saucepan before adding the chicken. It will take about 4 mins for the chicken to turn white in the water.
  • If you have used a wok, wipe it clean. Heat it until it is very hot, then add the 2 tsp of groundnut oil. Add the cashew nuts and stir-fry for 1 min. Add the rice wine or dry Sherry and soy sauce. Return the chicken to the wok and stir-fry for 2 mins. Scatter over the spring onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 2.2 milligram of sodium

CASHEW CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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Make and share this Cashew Chicken Chow Mein recipe from Food.com.

Provided by foodart

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 lb egg noodles, Hong Kong steam thin style
2 chicken breasts, 3/8 inch thick slice
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chinese rice wine
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons oil
1 cup celery, cube
1 cup yellow onion, slice
1 cup carrot, shredded
1 lb Chinese cabbage, 1 inch slice
1 cup green onion, minced
1 cup bamboo shoot, shredded
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup oyster sauce
cornstarch paste
oil
salt
1 cup roasted cashews, whole

Steps:

  • Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with oil. Open a bag of the egg noodle adds half of the noodles and toast to a light color. Pour into a large container and keep warm. Repeat this with noodles until done.
  • In a mixing bowl add chicken breast, salt, white pepper, soy sauce, rice wine, garlic powder, onion powder, cornstarch and oil. Blend well and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Heats a wok add oil to coat, heat until oil start to smoke. Add the chicken mixture stirring at all time. Add the celery, onion, carrot, cabbage, green onion and bamboo. Stirring at all time adjust and re-season to taste. After about 2 minutes of cooking add the stock and oyster sauce. Bring to a boil and thicken with cornstarch roux. Pour over the egg noodles. Top with cashew nut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1000.7, Fat 39.9, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 145.8, Sodium 2357.5, Carbohydrate 119, Fiber 10, Sugar 12.9, Protein 44.4

STIR-FRY CHICKEN LO MEIN



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This simple, yet scrumptious chicken lo mein recipe is the perfect stir-fry meal. Follow our handy step-by-step video below for a spur-of-the-minute supper special enough to serve guests! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup julienned carrots
1/4 cup salted peanuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin sauce, ginger and garlic; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 5-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon. Stir-fry broccoli and carrots in remaining oil for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain pasta. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chicken and pasta; heat through. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 940mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CHICKEN-CASHEW CASSEROLE



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Skip pricey Chinese takeout. Instead, pull together this casserole version of cashew chicken, with crunchy chow mein noodles, nuts and water chestnuts, in just 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can (28 oz) chicken chow mein mix
3 cups chow mein noodles
2 cups snow (Chinese) pea pods
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 cup cashew pieces

Steps:

  • In 10- or 9-inch glass pie plate, arrange chicken, thickest parts to outside edges (sides of chicken will touch). Cover plate with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one corner or edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on Medium (50%) 14 to 16 minutes or or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Let stand 5 minutes. Cool slightly; cut into desired size of pieces.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Separate cans from chow mein mix. Drain large can of vegetables. In bottom of casserole, place 1 1/2 cups of the chow mein noodles. In large bowl, stir together both cans of chow mein mix, the pea pods, soup, water chestnuts, soy sauce and 3/4 cup of the cashews.
  • Stir chicken into chow mein mixture. Spoon over chow mein noodles in casserole.
  • Cover with foil; bake about 1 hour or until hot. In small bowl, mix remaining 1 1/2 cups noodles and 1/4 cup cashews; sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1590 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful sauces, and premium cuts of meat will elevate the taste of your cashew chicken chow mein.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil will tenderize the chicken and infuse it with delicious flavors.
  • Cook the chicken in small batches: To prevent overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking, cook the chicken in small batches.
  • Use a well-seasoned wok: A well-seasoned wok will help prevent the food from sticking and will impart a smoky flavor to the dish.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package instructions: Overcooked noodles will become mushy, so be sure to cook them according to the recommended time on the package.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: A variety of vegetables will add color, texture, and nutrients to your dish. Some popular choices include broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and snow peas.
  • Add the sauce at the end: Adding the sauce at the end of the cooking process will help prevent the noodles from becoming overcooked and soggy.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and nuts: Garnish your cashew chicken chow mein with fresh herbs like cilantro or green onions, and add a handful of roasted cashews for extra crunch and flavor.

Conclusion:

Cashew chicken chow mein is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With its savory sauce, tender chicken, and crunchy vegetables, it's a popular choice for both home cooks and restaurant-goers alike. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe provides clear instructions and helpful tips to help you create a flavorful and satisfying cashew chicken chow mein that will impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, heat up your wok, and get ready to enjoy this classic Chinese dish in the comfort of your own home.

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