Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Orient with our delectable stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts and pineapple. This classic dish, originating from the vibrant streets of Southeast Asia, seamlessly blends sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, leaving you craving for more. Succulent chicken pieces, coated in a flavorful marinade, are expertly stir-fried until golden brown, creating a symphony of textures in your mouth. The addition of crunchy cashew nuts adds a nutty aroma and delightful bite, while the vibrant pineapple chunks infuse a burst of tropical sweetness. Accompanied by a medley of colorful vegetables, this stir-fry is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. As you delve deeper into the article, you'll discover a treasure trove of culinary delights, including a vegetarian version of the dish for those with dietary preferences. Our collection of recipes caters to all levels of cooking expertise, ensuring that every home chef can recreate this mouthwatering dish in their own kitchen. So, embark on a culinary adventure with us, and let the tantalizing aromas of stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts and pineapple fill your home.
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CASHEW CHICKEN STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, chicken breast, salt, pepper, cornstarch, sesame oil, broccoli floret, red bell pepper, raw cashew, water, brown rice
Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
- Heat a 9.5" fry pan over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.
- Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken begins to brown.
- Remove chicken and set aside in a separate bowl.
- Add the broccoli and bell peppers, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chicken, cashews and sauce. Stir together and allow sauce to thicken.
- Remove from heat and serve over brown rice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 19 grams
CASHEW CHICKEN STIR FRY
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
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
CASHEW CHICKEN STIR-FRY
For me, the hardest part of making this quick cashew chicken recipe is keeping the cashews in the cupboard! My husband loves them, and so do our three little girls-5, 4 and 3. -Vicki Hirschfeld, Hartland, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of broth. Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger and remaining broth until smooth; set aside. , Add chicken to the skillet; stir-fry over medium heat until no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. , Add garlic, carrots and celery to skillet; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add broccoli and peas; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir broth mixture; add to the skillet with the chicken. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cashews. Serve over rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Fat 33g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
CHINESE PINEAPPLE CHICKEN WITH CASHEW NUTS, GINGER, SPRING ONION
This is sure to satisfy all your cravings for Chinese food, it's a great recipe. Be brave with the ginger, it mellows out as it cooks and is helped along by the sweetness of the dish. The cashew nuts are optional but I am yet to make it without them as I love their crunchy texture and creamy taste. Be sure to serve it with plenty of white fluffy rice. Quicker than waiting for takeout. UPDATE - I HAVE DECREASED THE AMOUNT OF WATER USED IN THE SAUCE FROM 1/2PT TO 1/4 PINT BUT I FIND IT DOES TEND TO GET A BIT TOO THICK AND NEEDS A DROP OR 2 MORE. USE YOUR SENSES, IF YOU THINK IT NEEDS IT THEN ADD IT! ADDING FROZEN VEGGIES WILL WATER THE SAUCE DOWN CONSIDERABLY. THIS PARTICULAR RECIPE DOES NOT ADHERE MUCH TO TWEAKING AND I SUGGEST YOU TRY IT AS STATED BELOW FIRST. THANK YOU
Provided by robd16
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- First of all make the sauce. Combine everything, mix well until smooth and set aside.
- Fry the chicken in the oil with the onion and ginger for 5 minutes over a medium high heat.
- Add the green pepper and the pineapple chunks and fry for another 5 minutes adding half of the spring onions after 2 minutes.
- Add the crushed garlic and the cashew nuts, fry for 2 minutes then pour over the sauce and bring to the boil.
- 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.
- Utterly Delicious.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.5, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 69.6, Sodium 880.5, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 26.3, Protein 25.8
STIR FRIED CHICKEN WITH CASHEW NUTS AND PINEAPPLE
Although I know the dish is high in calories, my husband likes this dish very much so we still have it 1-2 times a month. My friend likes it very much too so I sent her the following copy. Since she doesn't cook much, so I had to explain a bit more.
Provided by Sharis2006
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Wash chicken and dice. Mix with marinade. Leave in a cool place for at least 30 minutes. Can be left in the fridge for 2 hours to overnight for deeper favour.
- Cashew nuts - if you have some nice crispy bought nuts (not honey roasted which will be too sweet for the dish), you can save time by using them instead of preparing the nuts according to steps 2 & 3. Bring 100 ml of water to the boil. Add ¼ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of brown sugar (more favour and also a bit of salt will make the nuts more crispy after deep fried / baking). Put in cashew nuts and simmer for 30 minutes (so the salt and sugar not only coat the nuts but deposit inside). Remove and drain.
- Pre-heat an oven (160C for fan-assistant oven, I am not sure the temperature for those without fan, may be 170C). Use an oil brush to grease a baking plate. Put in a teaspoon of oil (oil/butter, though it seems that butter gives a better favour and texture). Pour in the cashew nuts. Keep an eye on the nuts, once there is no more water bubbles evaporates (takes about 30-45 minutes, the nuts would not be crispy with any moisture inside), uses the oil brush to brush all over the nuts. Bake for another 15 minutes or when the nuts become light brown (the colour will become darker when cool). Pour over a piece of kitchen paper on a rack to cool. (It is essential to coat a layer of oil so the nuts can remain crispy much longer after mixing with the sauce. Some people may prefer deep-fry but too much oil is needed while my husband needs to loss weight. You can double the amount and leave half in an air-tight jar for next meal but I don't do it myself as my husband will finish it quickly.).
- Heat a non-stick wok with medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil (2 tablespoons of oil if you use a normal wok). Put in garlic and chilly pepper. Stir fry for a while till you can smell the garlic.
- Add chicken and stir fry till it is done. Take out the chicken and put aside. (Don't worry if the marinade sticks to a normal wok, as the pineapple juice we use later will solve the problem.).
- Put in green pepper, stir fry for 1 - 2 minutess (depending on the hardness of the pepper).
- Put back the chicken and add the red pepper and stir fry. Pour in seasoning and stir fry until the sauce reduces.
- Add the pineapple and mix (so the juice of the pineapple will not come out, as we have used pineapple juice for seasoning already).
- Turn off the heat, add cashew nuts and mix. Serve hot.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help it to tenderize and absorb the flavors of the marinade.
- Stir-fry the chicken over high heat. This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the chicken and keep it juicy and tender on the inside.
- Add the vegetables and pineapple last. This will help to prevent them from overcooking.
- Serve the stir-fried chicken with rice or noodles. This will make a complete and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts and pineapple is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple tips, you can make a stir-fried chicken dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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