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Quick 30-Minute Chicken Stir Fry with Cashews

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A quick, easy, and flavorful chicken stir fry with toasted cashews and vibrant veggies, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and customizable to your taste.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized strips
  • 1/2 cup (70 g) raw or roasted unsalted cashews
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced thin
  • 2 cups (150 g) broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 3–4 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (vegetable or canola)

Instructions

  1. Prep all ingredients first: Slice chicken into thin strips, chop vegetables, mince garlic and ginger. Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry in a small bowl.
  2. Toast the cashews: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cashews and stir constantly until golden and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook the chicken: Add remaining oil to the wok, increase heat to high, and add chicken strips in a single layer. Let sear without moving for 1-2 minutes, then stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Stir-fry the vegetables: In the same wok, add garlic and ginger, stirring quickly. Toss in carrots and broccoli first; after 2 minutes, add bell peppers and green onions. Stir-fry until crisp-tender and vibrant.
  5. Combine and finish: Return chicken and cashews to the wok. Pour prepared sauce over everything and stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients evenly. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before cooking to ensure better browning. Keep heat high and avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Toast cashews separately for best crunch. Adjust sauce thickness by adding water or broth if needed. For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce and check oyster sauce labels or omit.

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