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Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry EXACTLY Like Takeout

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Indulge in the savory delight of Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry, packed with crunchy cashews and vibrant veggies!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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Stir-Fry

  • 200g chicken thigh, cut into 2cm cubes
  • 1/3 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 onion, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 6 baby corn
  • 10 cashews
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Sauce

  • 1 tsp chicken powder
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • Pinch of white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp YumYum or MSG
  • 2 tsp potato starch
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cooking wine
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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the potato starch with 3 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Set aside.
  2. Heat a generous amount of oil in a wok over high heat. Flash-fry the chicken cubes for 2-3 minutes until fully cooked. In the last 30 seconds of frying, add the onion and carrot to the wok.
  3. Remove the chicken, onion, and carrot with a slotted spoon, and strain the oil into a heatproof container. Set the oil aside for future use.
  4. In the same wok, add a small amount of the reserved oil. Stir-fry the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add the chicken, onion, and carrot back into the wok, followed by the broccoli and baby corn. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  6. Pour in 1 cup of chicken stock, then add the chicken powder, YumYum or MSG, and a pinch of white pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  7. Stir in the potato starch slurry to thicken the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  8. Add the cashews, stirring to combine.
  9. Finish the dish by drizzling in the sesame oil and cooking wine. Stir gently and remove from heat.
  • Author: Vincent Yeow Lim
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Easy
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 1492
  • Sugar: 41.1 g
  • Sodium: 590.9 mg
  • Fat: 83.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 146.9 g
  • Fiber: 17.2 g
  • Protein: 66.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 97.6 mg