CASHEW CHICKEN AND BABY BOK CHOY

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This is a quick and easy dish that can be made with Baby Bok Choy or regular Bok Choy, chopped. I found this recipe on a several different websites when searching for different ways to cook some Bok Choy that I picked up at an Asian market.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup chicken stock or 1/4 cup canned broth
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons peanut oil
3/4 cup cashews
5 green onions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced crosswise
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1 to 2 inch square pieces
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb baby bok choy or 1 lb regular bok choy, chopped into 2 inch segments.

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, blend together chicken stock, sherry, soy sauce and cornstarch.
  • If cashews are raw: Heat I Tbsp peanut oil in a large skillet.
  • Add cashews and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the nuts to a plate.
  • Leave remaining oil in pan.
  • If cashews are roasted and salted, skip to next step.
  • Add 1 Tbsp peanut oil to pan.
  • Add the white part of the green onions, the ginger, garlic and peppercorns.
  • Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add the sauce.
  • Place chicken in a single layer in the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the bok choy in a layer over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the bok choy is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Thicken with additional mixture of cornstarch and cold water (1 tsp of each).
  • Transfer the chicken, bok choy and sauce to serving platter.
  • Garnish with the greens of onions, cashews and serve with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 1434.1, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.7, Protein 38.5

Katerina Kahumarina
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Mampho Thaozene
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I've never made cashew chicken before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great!


allan tanui
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time.


Frhan Ali
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I'm not a fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was amazing!


Hgv Bvc
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Esha Liaqat
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I served this dish over rice and it was delicious.


Maira Ayaz
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I added some red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little extra heat.


Shahan Ahmed
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Ja Sanfie
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I had some trouble finding baby bok choy, but I used regular bok choy instead and it worked out fine.


Karisha Dorris
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I found the sauce to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


Zonke Mdawini
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Ilea Nepe
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Inhaaz S Zoope
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


sketah andrew
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I'm not a big fan of bok choy, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Wi Are Frin's
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Tevayah Bolden
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


CJ Aucamp
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sauce was slightly sweet and savory, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Olivia Roy
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the baby bok choy added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


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