Chinese Pineapple Chicken With Cashew Nuts, Ginger, Spring Onion Recipe

Name: Chinese Pineapple Chicken With Cashew Nuts, Ginger, Spring Onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces; 100 g roasted cashew nuts (optional); 8 -12 spring onions, chopped (scallions); 1 small onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 (7 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice (small size can); gingerroot, peeled and chopped finely (2-3 inch chunk); 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil; For the sauce; 2 tablespoons rice wine (can use dry sherry); 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons golden syrup; 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup; 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 tablespoons cornflour; 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 1/4 pint water (plus a little more if needed)

Servings: persons

3 large chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
100 g roasted cashew nuts (optional)
8 -12 spring onions, chopped (scallions)
1 small onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 (7 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice (small size can)
gingerroot, peeled and chopped finely (2-3 inch chunk)
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
For the sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine (can use dry sherry)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons cornflour
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1/4 pint water (plus a little more if needed)

1
First of all make the sauce. Combine everything, mix well until smooth and set aside.
2
Fry the chicken in the oil with the onion and ginger for 5 minutes over a medium high heat.
3
Add the green pepper and the pineapple chunks and fry for another 5 minutes adding half of the spring onions after 2 minutes.
4
Add the crushed garlic and the cashew nuts, fry for 2 minutes then pour over the sauce and bring to the boil.
5
After a minute or 2, the sauce should thicken and stick to the chicken. It it looks too thick, add some water, little by little until desired consistency is acheived.
6
Utterly Delicious.

485

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces, 100 g roasted cashew nuts (optional), 8 -12 spring onions, chopped (scallions), 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chinese Pineapple Chicken With Cashew Nuts, Ginger, Spring Onion 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.

Chinese Pineapple Chicken With Cashew Nuts, Ginger, Spring Onion

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