Chicken With Macadamia Nuts Recipe

Name: Chicken With Macadamia Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 egg white; 4 quarts salt water; 2 cups carrots, peeled, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 cups asparagus, peeled, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 4 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 3 tablespoons water; salt

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 egg white
4 quarts salt water
2 cups carrots, peeled, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups asparagus, peeled, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
4 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 3 tablespoons water
salt

1
Marinate the chicken in the egg white while you parboil the vegetables.
2
Bring the water to a boil and add the carrots.
3
Cover and bring the water back to a boil and cook for a minute.
4
Add the asparagus and boil for another minute.
5
Drain the vegetables, cool them in cold water and set aside.
6
In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil.
7
When very hot, add the chicken and stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute or until the chicken is opaque.
8
Add the garlic, carrots and asparagus and continue to stir-fry for 1 minute more to heat the vegetables through and finish cooking the chicken.
9
Add the scallions, macadamia nuts and hoisin sauce and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
10
Add the dissolved cornstarch and simmer for 30 seconds.
11
Season with salt to taste.

497

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 egg white, 4 quarts salt water, 2 cups carrots, peeled, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Macadamia Nuts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken With Macadamia Nuts

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Variations & substitutions

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