Chicken and Cashew Nut Stir-Fry

Crisp fried chicken stir-fried with colorful peppers, savory soy sauce, and crunchy cashew nuts. Serve with steamed jasmine rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 455.1 kcals 1820.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 28.2 grams 112.8 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Protein 36.3 grams 145.2 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
Free-range
GrainsCereals
1
portion
Jasmine Rice
Steamed, to serve
Liquids
Meat
500
g
Chicken Breast Fillets
Skinless, sliced
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
4
tbsp
Cashew Nuts
Roasted
1
pinch
OilsFats
300
ml
Groundnut Oil
For frying
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Sliced
1
piece
Yellow Pepper
De-seeded, sliced into strips
1
piece
Red Pepper
De-seeded, sliced into strips
2
piece
Spring Onions
Large, sliced

Steps

  • Whisk egg, cornflour, and salt in a bowl, then coat chicken in the mixture.
  • Heat oil in a wok and fry chicken for 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
  • Drain chicken on paper and remove all but 15ml of oil from the wok.
  • Stir-fry sliced onion for a few seconds over high heat.
  • Add peppers and stir-fry for one minute until softened.
  • Return chicken to wok with stock and soy sauce, then simmer for one minute.
  • Stir in spring onions and cashews, season with salt and pepper, and serve with rice.