Here’s the thing – Ryan and I are huge Chinese food fans. And, I’m pretty much constantly trying recipes to try to recreate the yum-factor.
But, I have to be honest – I have yet to find something that’s as delicious as our favorite Chinese food joint.
With that said – this is a recipe we tried this week that tasted pretty great.
Is it as good as Golden Garden? No. But, it’s a nice option when you want to avoid take-out. And the fact that it’s easy to make in the slow cooker means that it can be a weeknight winner.
(Adapted from Midwest Living)
1 can condensed golden mushroom soup
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
1 16 ounce package frozen oriental stir-fry vegetable mix
1 4 ounce can (drained weight) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup cashews
Hot cooked brown rice* (optional)
1. Combine mushroom soup, soy sauce, and ginger in slow cooker. Stir in chicken and mushrooms.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours. Add frozen vegetable mix for the last hour.
3. Stir cashews into chicken mixture. If desired, serve over hot cooked rice. Makes 6 servings.
Happy weekend!
I’ve seen t golden mushroom soup at the grocery store and at target. It’s by Campbell’s and is with the condensed soup. Hope this helps!
Where do you find Golden Mushroom soup? I have looked at several stores and can not find it anywhere…
That looks yummy! Every time we have tried to recreate our own chinese food it ends up a huge mess and we end up just ordering take out!
For a more authentic flavor, consider adding 1.5 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp white pepper, and 1 Tbsp rice wine to the sauce. Also? Fresh mushrooms instead of canned. And toast your cashews in a skillet before serving.
To anyone who is afraid to make Beef & Broccoli at home, this is a very good, very authentic tasting recipe: http://chinesefood.about.com/od/beef/r/beefbroccoli.htm
I am assuming you use raw chicken tenders or is it the breaded kind?
This looks so good! I haven’t had cashew chicken in a LONG time.
I’m picky eater and there are only a few chinese dishes I like. But those I do enjoy I really love! I wish I could make them at home.
mmm that looks really yummy! i am a huge fan of Asian & Asian inspired dishes, and this one look pretty easy– a must try!
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We can’t get enough Chinese food in our house! Take-out or home made, we eat it probably 2 to 3 times a week. I got Ching’s Everyday Easy Chinese cookbook for Christmas and highly recommend it!
This looks pretty tasty!
I love cashew chicken and the fact that its crock pot means I’ll make this one for sure. We just need to get over all my food adversions right now :o)
I always get a little freaked out about meat in the slow cooker (yes, I’m a weird chick) but I might have to try this one – cashew chicken is my fave!
We absolutely LOVE Chinese food too. I make a couple of at-home versions, but I dont think you can ever truly replicate the taste.
Oh yum, I’ll have to give this a try. We also love Chinese, and there’s a fantastic(ly sketchy) place 2 blocks away, so it’s way too convenient. And delicious.
Now I’m craving wontons.
Yum! I have a non-slow cooker version of this and it’s one of my favorites. I’ll have to give this a try!!!
That looks good!
We made this the other night: http://pinterest.com/pin/263531015665064955/ and it was amazing, but it probably helps that I don’t remember what take-out beef&broccoli tastes like. (I usually get sesame chicken, and I’m sure I’ll be disappointed when I try to make that at home.)
Looks really yummy! I love slow cooker recipes too, and I don’t see many Asian inspired ones. Thanks for the share!