Classic Cashew Nut Chicken Stir-Fry with Ground Chicken
A beloved Chinese-American stir-fry featuring savory ground chicken, crunchy roasted cashews, and crisp vegetables all coated in a savory, slightly sweet, and tangy sauce. It's a quick and satisfying meal that's perfect over steamed rice.
Ingredients
- •1.5 lb Ground chicken
- •3 tbsp Soy sauce (divided)
- •2 tsp Cornstarch (divided)
- •1 tbsp Rice wine or dry sherry
- •1/4 cup Chicken broth
- •1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- •1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- •1 tsp Brown sugar
- •1 tsp Sesame oil
- •2 tbsp Vegetable oil (divided)
- •1 cup Unsalted cashews (roasted or raw)
- •1 piece Red bell pepper (diced)
- •1/2 piece Yellow onion (diced)
- •2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- •1 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated)
- •3 pieces Green onions (sliced, white and green parts separated)
Instructions
- 1.
In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and the rice wine. Mix gently until just combined. Let sit for at least 10 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
Time: 10 min - 2.
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
Time: 2 min - 3.
If your cashews are raw, heat 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the cashews and toast, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
Time: 5 min - 4.
Increase heat to high. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet or wok. Add the ground chicken, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if necessary. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Time: 7 min - 5.
Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the diced red bell pepper, yellow onion, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Time: 4 min - 6.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the vegetables. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
Time: 1 min - 7.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Give the prepared sauce a quick re-whisk and pour it over the chicken and vegetables. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Time: 2 min - 8.
Stir in the toasted cashews and the green parts of the green onions. Serve immediately over steamed white rice.
Time: 1 min
Tips
- 💡Ground chicken can sometimes release a lot of liquid. If your skillet gets too watery, you can drain some of the liquid before adding the vegetables to ensure a good stir-fry texture.
- 💡For extra crunch, lightly toast your cashews in a dry pan or with a little oil before adding them to the dish. This really enhances their flavor and texture.
- 💡Serve with steamed jasmine rice or brown rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by smw355