Chicken Cashew Stir Fry

A vibrant stir fry featuring tender chicken breast, crunchy cashews, and colorful vegetables tossed in a savory garlic-soy sauce. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and spice.

Ingredients

Preparation

1. 1.Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes approximately 2-3 cm in size
2. 2.Roughly chop the cashews into halves or thirds to prevent them from becoming too fine during cooking
3. 3.Slice the bell pepper into strips, removing the seeds and white membrane
4. 4.Cut the broccoli florets into smaller, uniform pieces for even cooking
5. 5.Trim the snap peas and leave them whole or halve if particularly large
6. 6.Mince the garlic cloves finely to release maximum flavour
7. 7.Grate or finely mince the fresh ginger
8. 8.Slice the spring onions diagonally, separating the white and green parts
9. 9.In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, and chilli flakes to create the sauce, stirring well until the honey dissolves

Instructions

1. 1.Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or deep frying pan over high heat until it shimmers
2. 2.Add the chicken cubes and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden on the edges, then transfer to a plate
3. 3.Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok and allow it to heat
4. 4.Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let them burn
5. 5.Add the bell pepper strips and broccoli florets, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften but retain their crunch
6. 6.Add the snap peas and the white parts of the spring onions, continuing to stir-fry for another 2 minutes
7. 7.Return the cooked chicken to the wok along with the chopped cashews
8. 8.Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and toss everything together thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are well coated
9. 9.Stir-fry for a final 1-2 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened and coats all the ingredients
10. 10.Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then transfer to serving plates and garnish with the green parts of the spring onions and sesame seeds