Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts and pineapple is an iconic dish that combines the flavors of Asia with the convenience of a one-pot meal. The combination of tender chicken, crunchy cashew nuts, juicy pineapple, and a savory sauce creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Originating in China, this dish has become a popular staple in many cuisines around the world and is often served as a main course or as part of a larger spread. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weekday dinner or an impressive dish to serve at a special occasion, this versatile recipe is sure to deliver.
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CHINESE PINEAPPLE CHICKEN WITH CASHEW NUTS, GINGER, SPRING ONION
This is sure to satisfy all your cravings for Chinese food, it's a great recipe. Be brave with the ginger, it mellows out as it cooks and is helped along by the sweetness of the dish. The cashew nuts are optional but I am yet to make it without them as I love their crunchy texture and creamy taste. Be sure to serve it with plenty of white fluffy rice. Quicker than waiting for takeout. UPDATE - I HAVE DECREASED THE AMOUNT OF WATER USED IN THE SAUCE FROM 1/2PT TO 1/4 PINT BUT I FIND IT DOES TEND TO GET A BIT TOO THICK AND NEEDS A DROP OR 2 MORE. USE YOUR SENSES, IF YOU THINK IT NEEDS IT THEN ADD IT! ADDING FROZEN VEGGIES WILL WATER THE SAUCE DOWN CONSIDERABLY. THIS PARTICULAR RECIPE DOES NOT ADHERE MUCH TO TWEAKING AND I SUGGEST YOU TRY IT AS STATED BELOW FIRST. THANK YOU
Provided by robd16
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- First of all make the sauce. Combine everything, mix well until smooth and set aside.
- Fry the chicken in the oil with the onion and ginger for 5 minutes over a medium high heat.
- Add the green pepper and the pineapple chunks and fry for another 5 minutes adding half of the spring onions after 2 minutes.
- Add the crushed garlic and the cashew nuts, fry for 2 minutes then pour over the sauce and bring to the boil.
- After a minute or 2, the sauce should thicken and stick to the chicken. It it looks too thick, add some water, little by little until desired consistency is acheived.
- Utterly Delicious.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.5, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 69.6, Sodium 880.5, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 26.3, Protein 25.8
STIR FRIED CHICKEN WITH CASHEW NUTS AND PINEAPPLE
Although I know the dish is high in calories, my husband likes this dish very much so we still have it 1-2 times a month. My friend likes it very much too so I sent her the following copy. Since she doesn't cook much, so I had to explain a bit more.
Provided by Sharis2006
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Wash chicken and dice. Mix with marinade. Leave in a cool place for at least 30 minutes. Can be left in the fridge for 2 hours to overnight for deeper favour.
- Cashew nuts - if you have some nice crispy bought nuts (not honey roasted which will be too sweet for the dish), you can save time by using them instead of preparing the nuts according to steps 2 & 3. Bring 100 ml of water to the boil. Add ¼ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of brown sugar (more favour and also a bit of salt will make the nuts more crispy after deep fried / baking). Put in cashew nuts and simmer for 30 minutes (so the salt and sugar not only coat the nuts but deposit inside). Remove and drain.
- Pre-heat an oven (160C for fan-assistant oven, I am not sure the temperature for those without fan, may be 170C). Use an oil brush to grease a baking plate. Put in a teaspoon of oil (oil/butter, though it seems that butter gives a better favour and texture). Pour in the cashew nuts. Keep an eye on the nuts, once there is no more water bubbles evaporates (takes about 30-45 minutes, the nuts would not be crispy with any moisture inside), uses the oil brush to brush all over the nuts. Bake for another 15 minutes or when the nuts become light brown (the colour will become darker when cool). Pour over a piece of kitchen paper on a rack to cool. (It is essential to coat a layer of oil so the nuts can remain crispy much longer after mixing with the sauce. Some people may prefer deep-fry but too much oil is needed while my husband needs to loss weight. You can double the amount and leave half in an air-tight jar for next meal but I don't do it myself as my husband will finish it quickly.).
- Heat a non-stick wok with medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil (2 tablespoons of oil if you use a normal wok). Put in garlic and chilly pepper. Stir fry for a while till you can smell the garlic.
- Add chicken and stir fry till it is done. Take out the chicken and put aside. (Don't worry if the marinade sticks to a normal wok, as the pineapple juice we use later will solve the problem.).
- Put in green pepper, stir fry for 1 - 2 minutess (depending on the hardness of the pepper).
- Put back the chicken and add the red pepper and stir fry. Pour in seasoning and stir fry until the sauce reduces.
- Add the pineapple and mix (so the juice of the pineapple will not come out, as we have used pineapple juice for seasoning already).
- Turn off the heat, add cashew nuts and mix. Serve hot.
STIR-FRIED GINGER PINEAPPLE CHICKEN
This is an Asian-style stir-fry recipe with no added sugar. Its sweetness comes from canned pineapple in its own juice. If you serve it with cauli-rice, it's grain-free, too!
Provided by Bibi
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine coconut aminos, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chives, salt, and white pepper in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add chicken to marinade and let sit at room temperature while you prepare the vegetables.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil to hot skillet and heat until it shimmers. Add onion and red and green bell peppers. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside.
- Add chicken and marinade to the same skillet and cook until chicken is white and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Add vegetables and drained pineapple back to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- Pour in reserved pineapple juice and stir in arrowroot powder quickly until mixture boils and the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Serve over hot rice and garnish with chopped cashews.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.7 calories, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 42.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1275 mg, Sugar 24.8 g
CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE STIR-FRY
We love how the snappy veggies and pineapple make this stir-fry taste fresh and bright. Add brown sugar and you get a sweet-and-sour dish that's packed with flavor. -DeEtta Rasmussen, Fort Madison, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, mix pineapple juice, cornstarch and ginger until smooth. Stir in broth, brown sugar, soy sauce and molasses., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and seasonings. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time; close bag and shake to coat., In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from pan; discard cooking juices., Stir-fry vegetables in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return chicken to pan. Add reserved pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
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
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.
STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE AND PEPPERS
Here's an easy way to get low-fat protein (in the chicken breast) and lots of vitamins (in the scallions, peppers and pineapple). Plus, the dab of fresh ginger soothes stomachs and fights inflammation and blood clots.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine first six ingredients; stir well.
- Heat oil in a large skillet and stir-fry chicken until brown and done, about 5 minutes. Remove. Add green onions, peppers and pineapple to the skillet; heat through. Pour in sauce and stir until thickened. Return chicken to skillet; heat through. Serve with brown rice; top with optional almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 411.6 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh chicken and vegetables.
- If you don't have cashew nuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as peanuts or almonds.
- If you don't have fresh pineapple, you can use canned pineapple, but be sure to drain it well before adding it to the dish.
- To make the dish more spicy, add a teaspoon or two of red pepper flakes.
- Serve the dish over rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts and pineapple is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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