Are you craving a quick and flavorful meal that's packed with vibrant colors and textures? Look no further than broccoli chicken cashew nut stir fry. This wholesome dish is a symphony of flavors, combining the tenderness of chicken, the crunchiness of broccoli, the nutty sweetness of cashew nuts, and the savory richness of a flavorful sauce. In just minutes, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. So, let's embark on a journey to discover the perfect recipe forBroccoli Chicken Cashew Nut Stir Fry, a delectable dish that will become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.
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CASHEW CHICKEN STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, chicken breast, salt, pepper, cornstarch, sesame oil, broccoli floret, red bell pepper, raw cashew, water, brown rice
Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
- Heat a 9.5" fry pan over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.
- Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken begins to brown.
- Remove chicken and set aside in a separate bowl.
- Add the broccoli and bell peppers, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chicken, cashews and sauce. Stir together and allow sauce to thicken.
- Remove from heat and serve over brown rice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 19 grams
QUICK CHICKEN & BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
This Asian chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a household best bet. The spicy sauce works with chicken, seafood, pork or beef. Add whatever veggies you have on hand. -Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients and 1/4 cup chicken broth until smooth. Cook rice according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add remaining broth; cook 1-2 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir sauce mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened., Stir in chicken and green onions; heat through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 765mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BROCCOLI CASHEW CHICKEN STIR FRY {EASY RECIPE!}
Broccoli cashew chicken stir fry is full of fresh broccoli florets, red bell pepper, cashew nuts, and chunks of tender chicken. This one-pan meal is great for an easy weeknight dinner and is delicious as leftovers too
Provided by Kelly Pugliano
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large zip-lock bag, add flour, salt and pepper.
- Add chicken pieces and shake to coat.
- In a large skillet, add both oils and cook chicken 4-5 minutes over medium-high heat. Stir constantly so all sides of the chicken cook evenly. Chicken should be 80% cooked through.
- Add broccoli, peppers, and garlic. Cook 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp and chicken is cooked through.
- In a measuring cup, add soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, and ginger. Whisk to combine.
- Add cashews to the skillet. Stir.
- Add sauce to the pan and stir to combine. Simmer on low heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 96 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 885 grams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams unsaturated fat
BROCCOLI, CHICKEN & CASHEW NUT STIR FRY
These ingredients are good sources of folic acid - healthy food never tasted so good
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Main course, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a jug, mix together the soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, muscovado sugar and cornflour. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a wok. Add the cashews and cook for a minute until golden brown. Quickly remove the nuts and tip on to kitchen paper to drain. Add the onion slices and fry over a high heat for 3-5 minutes until browned and softened, then lift them out and add to the cashews.
- Tip the chicken into the wok and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, then tip in the broccoli, mangetout and red pepper and stir fry for another 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet still crunchy.
- Stir the cornflour mixture to blend the ingredients, pour into the wok and stir fry for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in the onion and cashews, then pile on to warm plates.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 1.83 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
This simple weeknight stir-fry is comforting and satisfying. The broccoli stems are used to add textural contrast and also to help bulk up the dish, and why waste them?
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 27m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with the scallion whites, sugar, sesame oil, sherry, soy sauce, about half the garlic, half the ginger, 1 teaspoon of the cornstarch and 1 teaspoon salt. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1/3 cup water in a small bowl and reserve.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and heat. Add the broccoli stems and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the florets and the remaining garlic and ginger, 2 tablespoons water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and some black pepper. Stir-fry until the broccoli is bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Get the skillet good and hot again, and then heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the chicken and red pepper flakes if using. Stir-fry until the chicken loses its raw color and gets a little brown, about 3 minutes. Add the hoisin sauce, return the broccoli to the pan and toss to heat through. Stir in the reserved cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil to thicken. Add more water if need to thin the sauce, if necessary. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if you like.
- Mound the stir-fry on a serving platter or divide among 4 plates and garnish with sesame seeds; serve with rice.
CHICKEN, BROCCOLI & CASHEW STIR-FRY
Steps:
- 1. Prepare broccoli, chicken & ginger.
- 2. Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- 3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 Tbs. of the soy sauce, the vinegar and 1⁄2 tsp. of the cornstarch. Season with salt and pepper and add the chicken.
- 4. Toss the chicken in the marinade and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- 5. In a small bowl, whisk together the broth, oyster sauce, sherry, the remaining 1 Tbs. soy sauce and the remaining 1⁄2 tsp. cornstarch. Set aside.
- 6. Heat a wok or a large, nonstick frying pan over high heat. Add 1-2 tsp sesame oil to coat. When the pan is very hot, add the chicken and all of its marinade and toss and stir until the chicken is opaque throughout, about 6 minutes. Stir in the ginger and cook just until the aromatics are soft and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 7. Stir in the oyster sauce mixture and let simmer, stirring once or twice, until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cashews and broccoli and serve immediately, passing the hot sauce at the table.
BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Made up. Serve with rice.
Provided by Jeri
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl to dissolve sugar into the liquid. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until cornstarch dissolves completely.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Fry chicken and onion in hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir broccoli with the chicken and onion; saute until the broccoli is hot, about 5 minutes. Push the chicken and vegetables mixture to the side of the skillet.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture into the vacant part of the skillet. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the soy sauce mixture until the color is consistent. Move the chicken and vegetables back into the center to the pan; saute until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 3307.3 mg, Sugar 23.5 g
CASHEW CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI
Fresh ginger gives a boost to this scrumptious one-skillet supper.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook rice in water as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix soy sauce, gingerroot, sugar and sesame oil. Stir in chicken until coated; let stand 15 minutes to marinate.
- In small bowl, stir 1/4 cup of the broth and the cornstarch until cornstarch is dissolved; set aside.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat vegetable oil over high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and add to heated oil in skillet; reserve any remaining marinade. Cook chicken about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink in center.
- Stir broccoli and remaining 1/2 cup broth into chicken in skillet; cover and cook 1 minute. Stir in onions and cashews.
- Stir reserved marinade into cornstarch mixture. Stir into chicken mixture; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1590 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
CASHEW CHICKEN STIR-FRY
For me, the hardest part of making this quick cashew chicken recipe is keeping the cashews in the cupboard! My husband loves them, and so do our three little girls-5, 4 and 3. -Vicki Hirschfeld, Hartland, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of broth. Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger and remaining broth until smooth; set aside. , Add chicken to the skillet; stir-fry over medium heat until no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. , Add garlic, carrots and celery to skillet; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add broccoli and peas; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir broth mixture; add to the skillet with the chicken. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cashews. Serve over rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Fat 33g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
BROCCOLI LEMON CHICKEN WITH CASHEWS
A superhealthy meal for two - full of vitamin C. You could use ordinary broccoli instead of tender stem
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok. Add the chicken and fry for 3-4 minutes until golden. Remove from the pan and add the garlic and broccoli. Stir fry for a minute or so then cover and cook for 2 minutes more, until almost tender.
- Mix the stock, cornflour and honey or sugar well, then pour into the pan and stir until thickened. Tip the chicken back into the pan and let it heat through, then add the lemon zest and juice, and cashew nuts. Stir, then serve straight away with basmati rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 0.69 milligram of sodium
BROCCOLI CASHEW STIR-FRY
A great side dish, no need for takeout. Developed by Nadine Day for The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Provided by FrVanilla
Categories Greens
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.
- Heat a large fry pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add cashews and roast for 2 to 3 minutes. Stirring frequently. Careful not to burn them. Set aside with the green parts of the green onion.
- In the same pan, add the sesame oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the green onion, broccoli and mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until broccoli is starting to become tender. Add a few tablespoons of water, if needed, to stop browning or burning.
- Add the snow peas and bok choy and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the sauce and sauté for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and add in the cashews and green parts of the green onion.
- Serve immediately with brown rice.
CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND CASHEW STIR-FRY (FLAT BELLY DIET RECIPE)
Make and share this Chicken, Broccoli, and Cashew Stir-Fry (Flat Belly Diet Recipe) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Heartsong
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli, carrots, and noodles. Cover and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain, transfer to medium bowl, and cover loosely with wax paper.
- Heat olive oil, ginger, and garlic in wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until garlic starts to turn golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Add scallions and stir-fry 1 minute.
- Stir in noodles, veggies, and broth and heat through. Sprinkle each portion with 2 tablespoons of the cashews.
- Nutritional info per serving: 398 cal, 30 g pro, 42 g carb, 5 g fiber, 14.5 g fat, 2.5 g sat fat, 47 mg chol, 366 mg sodium.
- Flat Belly Bonus.
- Chicken supplies B vitamins such as niacin and B6, which help keep metabolism, your engine, running smoothly--a must when you're trying.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.4, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 713.4, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 24.4
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
Delicious, savory, and visually enticing chicken and broccoli stir-fry recipe! This is a double recipe because leftovers are fantastic and the single recipe never seems to be enough! Halve the recipe if desired. Serve with hot cooked brown or white rice.
Provided by spaisley39
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a glass bowl or zip-top bag. Add chicken; stir to coat. Remove all air from baggie before sealing, or cover the bowl. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Combine boiling water and bouillon granules in another bowl, stir until dissolved. Add remaining cornstarch and ginger; stir to combine.
- Heat half of the canola oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in an electric skillet or in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon to a serving dish.
- Heat remaining canola oil and sesame oil in same skillet to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) or medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture and crushed red pepper. Stir-fry until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Return vegetables to the skillet. Add bouillon mixture. Stir until thickened. Stir in optional almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1285.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the stir-frying process.
- Use a Large Pan or Wok: A large pan or wok will help you prevent overcrowding the chicken and vegetables, which can lead to uneven cooking. Make sure the pan or wok is large enough to hold all the ingredients comfortably.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Overcrowding the pan will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly and can also make it difficult to stir-fry properly. Cook the chicken and vegetables in batches if necessary.
- Use High Heat: Stir-frying is a high-heat cooking method, so make sure your pan or wok is hot before you add the ingredients. This will help to create a nice sear on the chicken and vegetables and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Stir Constantly: Stir-frying requires constant stirring to ensure that all the ingredients are cooked evenly and to prevent them from burning. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to stir the ingredients continuously.
- Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked chicken will become tough and dry. Cook the chicken until it is cooked through but still tender and juicy.
- Add the Sauce Last: Add the sauce to the pan or wok last, after the chicken and vegetables have been cooked. This will help to prevent the sauce from burning and will also help to keep the vegetables crisp.
Conclusion:
Broccoli chicken cashew nut stir-fry is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and flavorful sauce makes this dish a winner. Follow these tips to make a perfect broccoli chicken cashew nut stir-fry every time.
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