Best 8 Chicken Stir Fry With Asparagus And Cashews Food And Wine Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Chicken Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Cashews, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This stir-fry is not only visually stunning, but also packed with a delightful array of textures and aromas. Tender chicken, crisp asparagus, and crunchy cashews are harmoniously combined in a savory sauce, creating a dish that is both satisfying and nutritious.

Our culinary adventure begins with the preparation of a flavorful marinade, infusing the chicken with a blend of soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. As the chicken absorbs the delectable marinade, we turn our attention to the vibrant asparagus, carefully selecting tender spears and slicing them diagonally to enhance their texture and visual appeal.

In a separate bowl, we toast cashews until they reach a golden-brown hue, releasing their nutty aroma and adding a delightful crunch to the stir-fry. The stage is now set for the main event: stir-frying. With a well-seasoned wok or large skillet, we heat oil and swiftly stir-fry the marinated chicken until it's cooked through and beautifully browned.

Next, we introduce the vibrant asparagus and continue to stir-fry until it retains its crisp-tender texture. The addition of oyster sauce, soy sauce, and rice wine enhances the flavors, creating a savory and aromatic sauce. Finally, we incorporate the toasted cashews, adding a delightful crunch and nutty flavor that perfectly complements the other ingredients.

Garnish with freshly chopped scallions and serve over fluffy rice or your preferred grain. The Chicken Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Cashews is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as part of a larger Asian-inspired meal.

In addition to the main recipe, this article offers two variations to cater to different dietary preferences and flavor profiles. The vegetarian variation replaces the chicken with tofu, creating a protein-packed and equally delicious stir-fry. For those who prefer a spicier kick, the spicy variation incorporates chili peppers and Sriracha sauce, adding a fiery touch to the dish.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, our Chicken Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Cashews is an easy-to-follow recipe that guarantees a flavorful and satisfying meal. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your wok or skillet, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!

Let's cook with our recipes!

ASPARAGUS AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into thin matchsticks
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch plus 1 teaspoon
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon dry sherry
3/4 cup chicken broth, low-sodium canned, or homemade or water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bunches medium asparagus (about 2 pounds), woody stems trimmed, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 bunch scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
Serving suggestion: Brown or white rice

Steps:

  • Freeze the chicken breasts for 20 to 30 minutes and then thinly slice the chicken against the grain into strips. Toss the strips with about half the garlic and ginger, the soy sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the sherry in a bowl. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. Mix the remaining cornstarch with the broth.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the asparagus, scallions, remaining garlic, ginger, 1/4 cup of water, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir-fry until the asparagus is bright green but still crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat the same skillet until very hot, then add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken and stir-fry until it loses its raw color and gets a little brown, about 3 minutes. Return the asparagus to the pan and toss to heat through. Stir in the reserved cornstarch mixture and bring to a full boil to thicken. Mound the stir-fry on a serving platter or divide among 4 plates; serve with rice.

CASHEW CHICKEN STIR FRY



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A healthy and delightful one dish meal. Low sodium soy sauce can be used.

Provided by Sweet B

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's®), or to taste
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 teaspoons soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups shredded cabbage
25 sugar snap peas, chopped
10 small spears fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
3 stalks celery, chopped
½ red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2 green onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
½ cup cashews
1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning.
  • Whisk chicken broth, cornstarch, and 3 teaspoons soy sauce together in a bowl until completely blended.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a deep frying pan or wok over high heat. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until cooked through, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and drain any accumulated liquids.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the frying pan or wok over high heat. Stir fry cabbage, snap peas, asparagus, celery, red bell pepper, green onions, and bamboo shoots for 1 minute. Stir in 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender but still crisp, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir chicken into cabbage mixture. Pour chicken broth mixture over chicken mixture, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; add cashews and cook until heated through, 1 minute. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.1 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 71.1 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 16.8 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1224.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS



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The stir-fry sauce in this recipe is simply whisked all together for a umami-forward, subtly sweet weeknight meal. This recipe makes any weeknight meal a no fuss, one skillet meal, showcasing the chicken and asparagus to its fullest.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 bunches asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Whisk the oyster sauce, chicken broth, sherry, cornstarch, brown sugar, sesame oil and garlic in a small bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering. Add the asparagus, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Remove the asparagus to a large plate.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the skillet until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook, stirring halfway through, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the oyster sauce mixture and simmer until it thickens slightly, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the asparagus and toss to coat in the sauce; season with salt. Serve with the brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 124 milligrams, Sodium 1073 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



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This chicken and asparagus stir-fry recipe is a healthy dish that's easy and fast to put together. Asparagus is in season right now, so it's the perfect time to try this recipe out!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 ounces chicken breast ((thinly sliced))
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon oil ((any neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil))
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1/2 cup water ((or low sodium chicken stock))
2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons oil ((any neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil))
1 clove garlic ((minced))
1 pound asparagus ((end trimmed and sliced on a sharp angle into 2-inch pieces))
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the sliced chicken, water, cornstarch, oil, and oyster sauce. Mix until the liquid has been absorbed by the chicken. Set aside to marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the water (or chicken stock), cornstarch, white pepper, sugar, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
  • Heat your wok over high heat until it just starts to smoke, and add 1 tablespoon of oil to coat. Spread the chicken evenly in one layer, and allow it to sear undisturbed for 30 seconds. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds, or until about 75% cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok, along with the minced garlic. Cook for 15 seconds, and add the asparagus. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the Shaoxing wine and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
  • Meanwhile, mix your sauce mixture to ensure the cornstarch is fully incorporated. Add it to the wok, and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the chicken back to the wok, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon, and the asparagus should be crisp-tender.
  • Taste for seasoning and add additional salt to taste if needed. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 518 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ASPARAGUS CASHEW STIR-FRY



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When I'm in the mood for Chinese food, I turn to this snappy recipe. The colorful nutty dish is sure to stir your creativity...substitute broccoli for the asparagus or add carrots and mushrooms. -Christine Sherrill of Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup lightly salted cashews
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the asparagus, onions and red pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce and ginger until blended; gradually stir into the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat; add cashews and sesame oil. Cook 2 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH ASPARAGUS AND CASHEWS (FOOD AND WINE)



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Categories     Chicken     Nut     Vegetable     Fry     Basil

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup raw cashews
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1 pound asparagus, sliced on the diagonal, 1 inch thick
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup chopped basil
1/4 cup chopped chives
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the cashews in a pie plate and toast in the oven for about 8 minutes, until they are nicely browned and fragrant. Let cool. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce. In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the chicken in an even layer and cook over high heat, turning once, until browned and just cooked throughout, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a clean bowl. Pour the chicken stock into the wok and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits. Add the asparagus slices, cover and cook over moderate heat until they are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the asparagus to the bowl along with the chicken. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of fish sauce to the wok along with the oyster sauce, lime juice and cayenne pepper. Simmer until the sauce is reduced to 1/3 cup, about 2 minutes. Return the chicken pieces and sliced asparagus to the wok and toss to heat through. Remove the wok from the heat and stir in the cashews, basil and chives. Season the stir-fry with black pepper and serve right away.

ASPARAGUS CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Tender asparagus teams up nicely with chicken and cashews in a mild, pleasing sauce. "My husband and I have enjoyed this speedy dish on many occasions," says Deborah Haake of Cochrane, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 egg white
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted cashews
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch and egg white until smooth; add chicken and toss to coat. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. , Place the remaining cornstarch in a small bowl; stir in the sherry or broth, soy sauce and sugar until smooth. Gradually add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in the cashews, onions and asparagus. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 42g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CASHEW CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY



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I have made this meal without the asparagus but when it is back in season again, I really enjoy the texture and fresh flavor it brings to the recipe.

Provided by Grease

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 garlic clove, minced
4 chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 dash hot pepper sauce
3/4 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons cooking oil
1/2 cup salted roasted cashews
2 medium green bell peppers, cut into bite size pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges
8 ounces fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, or
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups cooked long-grain rice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together the first three ingredients and add chicken; coat well and set aside.
  • In another small bowl, mix the cooking sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Place a wok over medium-high heat; when wok is hot, add 2 tablespoons of the oil. When oil is hot, add the cashews and stir until browned (about 1 minute). Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add the chicken mixture and stir-fry until meat is no longer pink in the center (about 3 minutes). Remove from wok and set aside.
  • Pour the remaining tablespoon oil into the wok. When the oil is hot, add the bell peppers, onion, asparagus and ginger; stir-fry until the pepper is crisp-tender to the bite (about 4 minutes).
  • Return the chicken to the wok. Stir cooking sauce to blend and add to wok; stir until bubbly and sauce has thickened. Stir in the cashews and immediately serve over the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.3, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 858.7, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 24.3

Tips:

  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: Opt for fresh, flavorful ingredients to elevate the dish's taste. Look for asparagus spears that are firm and green, plump cashews, and high-quality chicken. Organic or free-range chicken is always a great choice for added flavor and ethical consumption.
  • Prep and Chop Correctly: Uniformly sized pieces of chicken and vegetables ensure even cooking. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice the asparagus diagonally for an appealing presentation. Also, lightly toast the cashews before adding them to the stir-fry for an extra layer of flavor and crunch.
  • Use a Wok or Large Skillet: A large cooking surface allows the ingredients to spread out and cook evenly. If you don't have a wok, a large skillet or sauté pan will work just fine.
  • Cook in Batches: Avoid overcrowding the pan, which can result in steamed instead of stir-fried ingredients. Cook the chicken and vegetables in batches to ensure they get a nice sear and remain tender-crisp.
  • Control the Heat: Use high heat to quickly sear the chicken and vegetables, creating a flavorful crust while preserving their texture. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning.
  • Add Sauce Last: Stir-fry sauces tend to thicken quickly, so add them towards the end of the cooking process. This prevents the sauce from overcooking and losing its flavor.
  • Don't Overcook the Vegetables: Keep an eye on the vegetables and remove them from the heat once they reach your desired tenderness. Overcooked vegetables become mushy and lose their vibrant color and nutrients.

Conclusion:

This chicken stir-fry with asparagus and cashews is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its vibrant colors, tender-crisp vegetables, and flavorful sauce, this stir-fry is sure to impress. By following the tips and tricks outlined above, you can create a restaurant-quality stir-fry in the comfort of your own home. Enjoy this delectable dish with steamed rice, noodles, or your favorite side dish for a complete and satisfying meal.

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