Cashew Chicken With Lotus Root and Shiitake Mushrooms

Name: Cashew Chicken With Lotus Root and Shiitake Mushrooms
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, 1 inch pieces; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons granulated onion; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon ginger powder; 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 cups chicken broth; 10 shiitake mushroom caps, soak and 1/2 inch strips; 1 lb fresh lotus root, strips; cornstarch paste; oil; 1/2 cup cashew nuts, whole

Submitted by Chef #DBLEE

"Combine mix of chicken, root and mushrooms stir fry and top with whole cashew nut."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs chicken thighs, 1 inch pieces
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons granulated onion
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon ginger powder
2 tablespoons shaoxing wine
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons oil
2 cups chicken broth
10 shiitake mushroom caps, soak and 1/2 inch strips
1 lb fresh lotus root, strips
cornstarch paste
oil
¹⁄₂ cup cashew nuts, whole

directions

Place chicken thigh, salt, sugar, onion, garlic, ginger, wine, cornstarch and oil into a bowl and mix well and let set for 30 minutes.
In a large skillet add oil to coat and place over a high heat and when the oil start to smoke add in the chicken mixture.
Sauté until the chicken is halfway done.
Add in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add in the mushroom and simmer for 2 minutes and then the lotus roots strip and simmer for another minute.
Thicken with cornstarch paste.
Adjust to taste. Top with cashew nuts.