Chicken and cashew nuts is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, often found in both traditional Chinese cooking and Chinese takeout menus around the world. Chicken and cashew nuts has become a beloved dish both in China and abroad, appreciated for its delicious flavour, satisfying texture, and versatility. Chicken and cashew nuts features a harmonious balance of savoury and sweet flavours.
Chicken and cashew nuts is not only delicious but also nutritious, providing a good source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Cashew nuts are particularly rich in nutrients such as magnesium, copper, and antioxidants, while chicken offers lean protein to support muscle health and satiety. Despite its complex flavours, it’s simple and quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Cooking chicken and cashew nuts offers a taste of authentic Chinese flavours and culinary traditions, enriching your culinary repertoire and expanding your cultural appreciation.
Chicken and Cashew Nuts
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breasts cut into slices
- 1 Onion cut into cubes
- 1 carrot cut into 1cm cubes
- ¼ Cup of Water Chestnuts
- ¼ Cup of Bamboo Shoots
- ¼ Cup of Baby Corn cut in to bite size pieces
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- ¼ tsp. White Pepper
- 1/3 Cup Chicken stock
- ¼ Cup of Salted Roasted Cashew Nuts
Instructions
- Place wok over a medium/high heat, add oil, garlic and ginger and fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add onions, carrots, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and baby corn and stir fry for a further 2 minutes.
- Add the remainder of the ingredients (Except: Sesame oil, Cashew nuts and the Corn flour slurry), bring to the boil and then turn down to simmer for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the corn flour mixture to thicken the sauce, remove from heat, add cashew nuts and sesame oil and mix well.
- Transfer to serving dish and enjoy.
