Cashew Chicken

Making groceries last (Part 1) Food specialist Korey Kealy has some delicious and simple recipes that will help you make groceries last.

OTTAWA — Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

Sauce:

Instructions:

In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring often, for 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove with slotted spoon; cover and keep warm.

Add remaining oil to pan. Add carrots and onions; cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms; cook for 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute. Add broth; cook for 3 minutes or until carrots are tender and broth has evaporated. Stir in cooked chicken and water chestnuts.

Sauce: In small bowl, whisk together broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil, if using; pour over contents of skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in bean sprouts and green onions; cook for 30 seconds. Transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle cashews over top.

Nutritional information

1 Serving

PROTEIN: 31 grams

FAT: 17 grams

CARBOHYDRATE: 18 grams

CALORIES: 340

FIBRE: 3.5 grams