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Spicy Chicken with Cashews
Recipe Courtesy Emeril Lagasse-Copyright 1998
- Total Time:
- 25 min
- Prep:
- 10 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- -- |
- Cook:
- 15 min
- Level:
- None
- Yield:
- 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced chicken breast, skinless
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup cornstarch
- Oil for frying
- 1/4 cup peanut oil
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 2 dried red peppers
- 1/2 pound Chinese Long Beans, blanched
Directions
Season the chicken and cornstarch with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the cornstarch, coating completely. Fry the chicken until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. In a large saute pan, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the cashews. Season with salt and pepper. Pan-fry until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the peppers and beans. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Toss the chicken and cashew mixture together. Mound in the center of a large platter and serve.