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Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

March 20, 2014 by Kay 11 Comments

Cashew Chicken Stir Fry is packed full of fresh vegetables & chicken and bathed in a rich sauce that is served over a bed of rice.

I know it’s easy to order Chinese, but I need to tell you, it’s easy to make Chinese dishes at home. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

The sauce for the Cashew Chicken Stir Fry has chicken broth, molasses and soy sauce as the  base with some spices thrown in for added flavor.

I used onion, pepper, carrots and asparagus for the vegetables. You can easily switch up the vegetables if you’d like. Broccoli, pea pods, zucchini or celery would work as well.

I topped off this dish with salted cashews. My hubby, Mr. B doesn’t care for nuts in his Chinese dishes, so I add them on top to my serving. You can easily add them in with the vegetables if you like.

Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

 

 

I love the crunch of the cashews.

I love the crunch of the cashews.

 

 

Asparagus in a stir fry is delicious.

Asparagus in a stir fry is delicious.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bright color of the peppers really stand out.

The bright color of the peppers really stand out.

 

 

I use Basmati rice.

I use Basmati rice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy!

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Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Rating: 51

Yield: 4 Servings

Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients

  • For the Sauce:
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. red wine
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • For the Chicken & Vegetables:
  • 1 cup cashews, lightly salted
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 medium sweet peppers, chopped
  • 6 - 8 asparagus spears, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 2 carrots, sliced

Instructions

  • Add the cornstarch to the chicken broth and whisk to combine. Add in 2 tbsp. olive oil and the rest of the sauce ingredients, whisk to combine and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium high heat add 2 tbsp. olive oil. Add in the chicken chunks, lightly salt & pepper and cook until cooked through, approx. 7-9 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the vegetables to the pan and stir fry for 3-4 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan and stir to combine. Add in the sauce, bring to a boil and boil for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve over rice. Add cashews to the top.

Notes

You can add the cashews to the stir fry when you add the sauce.

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  1. Anne says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    I love cashew chicken. Thanks for posting this via The Pin Junkie’s link party.

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  2. Mel (@MamaBuzz) says

    March 21, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    Mmmm, we love Chinese. Cashew chicken is so good too; this looks delicious. Thank you for sharing on Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in next week’s issue.

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    • Kay says

      March 21, 2014 at 5:17 pm

      Thank You Mel for featuring my recipe next week, that is awesome!

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  3. sandra says

    March 25, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    Does anyone know how it would taste if I added water chestnuts? Thanks

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    • Kay says

      March 25, 2014 at 3:59 pm

      Yes, go ahead and add water chestnuts. That would be a great addition to this recipe.

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      • sandra says

        March 25, 2014 at 4:00 pm

        Thanks!!!

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  4. Laura@Baking In Pyjamas says

    March 30, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    I love these kind of dishes especially with the addition of cashews. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again this weekend!

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  5. Kimberlee says

    March 30, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    This looks and sounds good. I have not made a stir fry with red wine & molasses before – interesting combination – pinning.

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  6. edie gottschall says

    April 2, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    I fixed this for dinner tonight, and I have to tell you IT IS DELICIOUS!!!!! Husband says I could fix it again tomorrow night. It looks good, tastes good, and, well, it is just outstanding. Thanks!

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    • Kay says

      April 2, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      I am so glad you and your husband liked the stir fry. Thank You so much for commenting. Kay

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