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Cashew chicken

Cashew chicken, a delicious quick and easy stir fry meal. Tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, rice and a delicious homemade wok sauce.
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Preparation5 minutes
Cook time15 minutes
Total time20 minutes

Ingredients

4 people
  • 400 gram chicken breast (diced)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 300 gram (green) vegetables
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 100 gram cashews (unsalted)
  • 200 gram white rice
  • oil, white pepper and salt
  • optional: spring onion and/or sesame seeds to garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wok

INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):

  • Cook the rice according to the instructions on the package.
  • If necessary, first marinate the chicken in the baking soda as described in the article, rinse, pat dry and place in a large bowl with the corn starch and 1 tsp of rice vinegar. Leave to marinate for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put a saucepan filled with water and a pinch of salt on the heat and bring to the boil.
  • Prepare the wok sauce ahead of time. Combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce, water, white pepper, sugar, ½ tsp rice vinegar, sesame oil and a pinch of salt in a large bowl and mix well.
  • At the same time, blanche the vegetables for a few minutes until al dente.
  • When the chicken is finished marinating, heat some oil in a wok and sauté the onion and ginger.
  • Add the chicken, fry briefly and then add the sauce. Stir briefly and then add the vegetables. Finally, add the cashew nuts and mix well.
  • Serve the chicken and vegetables with cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds or thin spring onion rings to taste. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Proteins: 30g | Fats: 16g | Saturated fats: 3g

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