Main dishes

Chicken with Cashew Nuts

Name: Chicken with Cashew Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons mirin; 1 teaspoon honey; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon Sriracha sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 4 tablespoons water; cooking spray, or 1 tablespoon oil; 1 onion, peeled and cut into larger cubes; 3 garlic cloves, pressed through a garlic press; 80 g mushrooms, cut into quarters; 2 medium chicken breasts (about 260 g), sliced into thin strips; 80 g broccoli, divided into small florets; 80 g cashew nuts; For serving; 200 g cooked basmati rice (about 50 g dry rice per person)

This is a very quick Asian-style dish—slightly spicy, with a gently sweet sauce and crunchy nuts. It also tastes great with rice noodles or noodles instead of rice.

Main dishes ⏱ 15 min 🍽 4 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon Sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 tablespoons water
cooking spray, or 1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, peeled and cut into larger cubes
3 garlic cloves, pressed through a garlic press
80 g mushrooms, cut into quarters
2 medium chicken breasts (about 260 g), sliced into thin strips
80 g broccoli, divided into small florets
80 g cashew nuts
For serving
200 g cooked basmati rice (about 50 g dry rice per person)

Method

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, honey, ground ginger, Sriracha sauce, cornstarch, and 4 tablespoons of water. Stir until you get a smooth sauce.

Heat a large pan or wok. Spray it with cooking spray or add a little oil. Add the onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Fry for about 5 minutes, until the onion softens and the mushrooms lightly brown.

Add the chicken strips and fry for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until the meat is golden on every side.

Add the broccoli and pour in the prepared sauce. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens, the chicken is evenly coated, and the broccoli stays tender but still slightly crunchy.

Add the cashew nuts, mix, and serve with cooked basmati rice.

Tips

💡 The finished dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen after it has completely cooled.