Chicken cashews red pepper and scallion stir fry is a delicious and healthy dish filled with the robust flavors of chicken, cashews, red peppers, and scallions. This popular stir fry can be prepared with ease utilizing a simple combination of pantry staples and fresh ingredients, making it an ideal weeknight meal. This delectable dish is sure to delight taste buds and satisfy appetites.
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CHICKEN, CASHEWS AND RED PEPPER STIR-FRY
This dish balances salty, sweet, tangy and spicy ingredients. It is truly wonderful! :) Recipe is from Barbara Lauterbach, Cooking Light Magazine, April 2009 edition. She suggests that it be served alongside a quick rice pilaf. Cook a 10 oz package frozen white rice (such as Birds Eye SteamFresh) according to package directions. We had rice already made since there is white rice always around!! Combine cooked rice, 2 Tablespoons drained chopped water chestnuts, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt (or perhaps one of Mrs Dash's 13 choices) and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and a sprinkling of chopped green onions. Make sure you have it all chopped and ready so that cooking it will be a breeze. ;)
Provided by Manami
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and dry sherry, rice vinegar, the sugar or Splenda, & 1/2 tablespoon garlic & red chile paste (or less if you choose) in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
- Combine remaining 2 3/4 teaspoons cornstarch, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and chicken in a medium bowl; toss well to coat.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add cashews to pan; cook 3 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring frequently.
- Remove from pan.
- Add oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add chicken mixture to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove chicken from pan; place in a bowl.
- Add bell pepper to pan; sauté 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds.
- Add chicken and cornstarch mixture to pan; cook 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thick.
- Sprinkle with cashews and green onions.
- QUICK RICE PILAF:.
- Cook 1 (10-ounce) package frozen white rice (such as Birds Eye SteamFresh) according to package directions. Combine cooked rice, 2 tablespoons drained chopped water chestnuts, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper & a sprinkling of chopped green onions!
CHICKEN, CASHEWS, RED PEPPER AND SCALLION STIR FRY
This has by far become my favorite stir fry dish. It is a mix of my girl friends favorite chicken stir fry, my favorite technique and sauce for stir fry; and this is the final result. Basically, a 4 ingredient dish with a simple sauce, stir fried and served over rice with a crunch. Yes, chopped water chestnuts make this rice a great compliment. Now, for dinner, I serve some Napa cabbage, rough chopped and tossed with shredded carrots and shallots, topped with an Asian, or toasted sesame seed dressing for a perfect side. Now you can make your own dressing, but there are so many store bought dressings available these days which are pretty good. It is such a quick easy dish for a week night dinner. And ... If you're in the mood, a few spring rolls, egg rolls or an miso or egg drop soup would make a nice starter course. A couple of notes. Don't skip of any of the steps, it is what makes the dish work so well. Also ... add the water chestnuts to the rice, it really makes the dish. And the sesame oil gives it the stir fry flavor. Don't skip these ingredients.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Now, it looks like a lot, but it is very easy. Just start each step and honestly it doesn't take any time.
- Chicken Marinade -- In a small bowl, add the egg white, corn starch and soy sauce and whisk well. Add the chicken and toss well to combine. Just set off to the side on the counter. The chicken will come to room temp as it marinates. I like to let it set 30-45 minutes. This gives you time to prepare everything else.
- Cashews -- This only takes a few minutes. In the same large pan you are going to cook the chicken in (I prefer non stick), add the oil and bring to medium heat. Add the cashews and cook 2-3 minutes until golden brown (stirring often). Once they are done, remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. They don't need chopping, so they are ready to go. Wipe out the pan as you will be using this to make the chicken.
- Sauce -- In a small bowl or even a measuring cup, add the chicken broth, soy sauce, sherry wine, sugar, red pepper flakes and set to the side. Don't add the scallions yet.
- Rice -- Start the rice as the chicken only takes a few minutes to cook. I use a quick cooking rice, but feel free to use your favorite. Right at the end of cooking, add in the water chestnuts. I make this ahead and just cover and set off to the side.
- Chicken -- Time to stir fry! This is quick so make sure you have the sauce nearby, the cashews and the rice is done. Heat that large pan up one more time. Now a wok is great if you have one, but not necessary. Add 1 tablespoon each peanut (or whatever you have) and sesame oil (don't leave out the sesame oil (it gives this dish great flavor) and bring to medium/high heat - high heat. Scoop the chicken out of the marinade, but use a slotted spoon, you don't want to get extra marinade in the pan. You can also strain it in a colander if you want. A slotted spoon works great and much easier. Add it to the hot oil and stir fry on each side until golden brown. It won't take more than 4-5 min tops. They cook very quick and you don't want to over cook them.
- Right before they are done, add in the scallions, red pepper strips and cashews. Stir to combine and then add in the sauce. Cook just a minute or two until the sauce is bubbly and thick. The pepper will still be a bit crunchy but tender and the chicken will be tender and done.
- NOTE: If you like the sauce a bit thicker, mix 1 teaspoon cold water with 1 teaspoon corn starch and add to the dish. And cook just a minute -- this will thicken it up quickly.
- Serve -- Just top this wonderful chicken and sauce over the water chestnut rice. As I mentioned, I love a Napa cabbage salad with carrots and a sesame dressing for a side, but add your favorites. This really may look like a lot, but they are all simple steps. Just follow the steps for a quick nice dinner. ENJOY!
- Note: Time to make includes marinating.
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
CHICKEN AND CASHEW STIR-FRY
Steps:
- Chop scallions, separating white and green parts. Pat chicken dry, then cut into 3/4-inch pieces and toss with salt and pepper. Heat a wok or 12-inch heavy skillet (not nonstick) over moderately high heat until a drop of water evaporates immediately. Add oil, swirling to coat, then stir-fry chicken until golden in places and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add bell pepper, garlic, ginger, red-pepper flakes, and scallion whites to wok and stir-fry until peppers are just tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Stir together broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar, then stir into vegetables in wok. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cashews, scallion greens, and chicken along with any juices accumulated on plate.
CHICKEN PEPPER STIR-FRY
I challenged myself one day to create a sweet and spicy stir-fry using only the ingredients I had on hand. It had to be sweet yet tangy for our liking. I think I have finally mastered this dish.-Kelly Baumgardt, Seymour, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, stir-fry peppers and onion in 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir-fry chicken and Cajun seasoning in remaining oil until no longer pink, 7-9 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon juice, mustard, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce; pour over chicken. Return pepper mixture to the pan; cook and stir until combined and sauce has thickened, 1 minute. If desired, serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts :
CHICKEN, SCALLION, AND RED PEPPER CYLINDERS
Yield Makes about 40 hors d'oevres
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Flatten the chicken breasts between sheets of wax paper until they are slightly less than 1/4 inch thick, arrange them skin side down, and halve them lengthwise. With the cut side of the breast facing you arrange 1 of the scallions parallel to the cut side, flank the section with a line of the red pepper slices, and beginning with the cut side roll up the chicken. Trim the ends of the scallion and transfer the cylinder seam side down to a large baking dish. Make 7 more cylinders in the same manner.
- In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, the vinegar, and the sugar and stir the marinade until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the marinade over the cylinders, turn the cylinders carefully to coat them with it, and let them marinate for 20 minutes. Remove the cylinders, 1 at a time, from the marinade and wrap each one securely in Saran Wrap. (The cylinders may be made up to 1 day ahead and kept wrapped in the plastic wrap and chilled.) In a kettle steam the cylinders on a rack set over boiling water, covered for 5 minutes, oruntil they are firm to the touch, let them cool, and chill them for at least 2 hours or overnight. Peel off the plastic wrap trim the ends diagonally and cut the cylinders diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Turn the cylinders cut side up and arrange them decoratively on platter.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you save time and avoid scrambling during the stir-fry process.
- Use a well-seasoned wok or skillet: A well-seasoned wok or skillet will help prevent your food from sticking. If you don't have a well-seasoned wok or skillet, you can season it by heating it over medium-high heat and adding a tablespoon of oil. Swirl the oil around to coat the entire surface of the pan, then remove the oil and wipe the pan clean with a paper towel.
- Use high heat: Stir-fries are cooked over high heat to quickly sear the ingredients and prevent them from becoming soggy. Make sure your wok or skillet is hot before adding the oil and ingredients.
- Stir constantly: Stirring constantly will help prevent the ingredients from sticking to the pan and will also help evenly distribute the heat.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the ingredients will not cook evenly and will become soggy. Cook the ingredients in batches if necessary.
- Add the sauce at the end: Adding the sauce at the end will help prevent it from burning.
- Serve immediately: Stir-fries are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will help preserve the鮮脆ness and flavor of the vegetables.
Conclusion:
Stir-fries are a quick, easy, and healthy way to enjoy a delicious meal. By following these tips, you can make sure your stir-fries are always perfect. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give stir-fry a try!
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