Springtime Chicken and Cashew Stir Fry Recipe

Name: Springtime Chicken and Cashew Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 80 g raw cashew nuts; 2 teaspoons peanut oil or 2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons rice bran oil; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (single, or equivalent in tenderloins, thinly sliced or cut into bite sized pieces); 125 g baby corn (halved lengthwise, I use canned); 1 bunch fresh asparagus (woody ends removed and then stalks cut into thirds); 1 red pepper (seeds removed and cut into thin strips); 3 crushed garlic cloves (I sometimes use 1tsp minced from a jar); 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (or use from a jar); 150 g snow peas (halved) (optional); ¼ cup sweet plum sauce (I use Delmaine in NZ); ¼ cup sweet chili sauce (I use Watties in NZ); ⅓ cup fresh coriander leaves (or use parsley); steamed rice, to serve

Servings: persons

80 g raw cashew nuts
2 teaspoons peanut oil or 2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons rice bran oil
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (single, or equivalent in tenderloins, thinly sliced or cut into bite sized pieces)
125 g baby corn (halved lengthwise, I use canned)
1 bunch fresh asparagus (woody ends removed and then stalks cut into thirds)
1 red pepper (seeds removed and cut into thin strips)
3 crushed garlic cloves (I sometimes use 1tsp minced from a jar)
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (or use from a jar)
150 g snow peas (halved) (optional)
¼ cup sweet plum sauce (I use Delmaine in NZ)
¼ cup sweet chili sauce (I use Watties in NZ)
⅓ cup fresh coriander leaves (or use parsley)
steamed rice, to serve

1
Heat a pan or wok over medium heat and stir fry the cashews until golden.
2
Remove to a plate.
3
Heat half the oil in pan or wok over high heat and add half the chicken pieces and stir fry until golden brown & cooked.
4
Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken in the same pan.
5
Heat the remaining oil over med high heat and add the corn, asparagus, red pepper, snow peas, garlic & ginger.
6
Stir fry for a few minutes until tender.
7
Return chicken to the pan and add in the plum & chilli sauces.
8
Stir fry for another few minutes until heated through.
9
Serve on top of steamed rice and top with the chopped coriander or parsley.
10
Enjoy :).

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 80 g raw cashew nuts, 2 teaspoons peanut oil or 2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons rice bran oil, 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (single, or equivalent in tenderloins, thinly sliced or cut into bite sized pieces), 125 g baby corn (halved lengthwise, I use canned), and more.

Yes, Springtime Chicken and Cashew Stir Fry 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.

Springtime Chicken and Cashew Stir Fry

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