Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Classic Chinese stir-fry dish, cashew chicken combines golden fried chicken and cashews with broccoli, bell pepper and miniature corn cobs. Chicken is marinated in a honey, soy sauce, ginger and red pepper flakes before stir-frying.
Ingredients -
Marinade:
1/4 cup Golden Corn Syrup
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon minced Fresh Ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed Red Pepper Flakes

3/4 pound Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts, cut into narrow strips

2 tablespoons Peanut Oil
1/2 cup Unsalted Cashews
3 cups Broccoli Florets and peeled, sliced stems
1/2 Red Bell Pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup Chicken Broth
1 (14 ounces) can of Baby Corn Cobs, drained
2 tablespoons Cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons Water
 
Preparation:

1. In medium bowl combine golden corn syrup, soy sauce, ginger, red pepper flakes.

2. Add chicken and marinate 30 minutes.

3. Drain chicken, reserve marinade.

4. In a wok, heat peanut oil over medium-high heat until almost smoking.

5. Add cashews. Stir-fry until golden.

6. Remove cashews from wok.

7. Add chicken to wok and stir-fry until no longer pink.

8. Add broccoli and red pepper. Stir-fry 2 minutes.

9. Add broth and miniature corncobs, steam for 2 minutes.

10. Combine cornstarch, water, and reserved marinade.

11. Add to wok. Stir-fry, bring to boil; boil 1 minute to thicken.

12. Stir-in cashews. Serve immediately.

 



Chicken Stir Fry Tip -
Golden Corn Syrup

Golden corn syrup is available in supermarkets and specialty stores. If you need a substitute for the golden corn syrup, use honey.


Chicken Stir Fry Tip -
Miniature Corn Cobs

Miniature corn cobs are available in most supermarkets and asian markets. Keep looking until you find them, its worth the effort, and makes the dish authentic.

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Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Classic Chinese stir-fry dish, cashew chicken combines golden fried chicken and cashews with broccoli, bell pepper and miniature corn cobs. Chicken is marinated in a honey, soy sauce, ginger and red pepper flakes before stir-frying.
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Preparation:

 

 
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