It’s no secret that I have a love for stir fry. I have a growing collection of pork, chicken and beef stir fry recipes on this blog, and I’m sure it will continue to grow as I experiment. I’ve created several recipes myself, most of which are already posted. This time however, I chose a recipe from a friend’s blog.
You see, it’s time again for The Secret Recipe Club! We started this fun club last month as a way to try other recipes and help introduce our readers to each others’ blogs. After its inaugural post, we picked up quite a few new members and are now up to just under 50 participants! One of those new members is an old friend of mine, Barb from Mom’s Fridge. I’ve known her online for many years through my old website, FamilyCorner. Barb is an avid cook and knows her stuff. I was excited to try one of her recipes as soon as I found out that her blog was to the one I was assigned.
I chose a Cashew Chicken recipe from her blog. I kept it relatively close to the original, but I did double it, changed a couple of the vegetables, and changed the method to mirror that of all the stir fries I make. I generally cook the garlic first, then the meat, and finally the vegetables. I always add the green onions last since they have a tendency to turn to mush if you add them too early.
We really enjoyed this dish, it was quite delicious and very easy. I mentioned that I doubled this recipe, which I usually do with most stir fries simply because I have 6 hungry mouths to feed, all of which love stir fry as much as me. I’m beginning to think I was either meant to be Chinese or Mexican, considering my love for both cuisines!
If you would like information on The Secret Recipe Club and would like to join in (you do have to have a blog with a decent number of recipes for others to choose from) you can click right here to read all about it and sign up!
Cashew Chicken
adapted from Mom’s Fridge
More Stir Fry Recipes
- Mongolian Beef
- Sesame Chicken
- Moo Goo Gai Pan
- Chinese Pepper Steak
- Teriyaki Chicken and Rice
- Kung Pao Chicken
- General Tso Chicken
Cashew Chicken
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- 15 ounces boneless chicken breast fillets about 3 large, cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 5 tablespoons canola oil separated
- 2 cup cashews
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 stalks celery leaves and ends removed, cut into thin slices
- 1 cup onion peeled & cubed
- 6 oz snow peas
- 6 green onions cut into 1" pieces
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- ¾ cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Place chicken pieces into a bowl. Add cornstarch, stir to coat. Mix together salt, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar. Add to the chicken and stir to combine. Set aside to marinate.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a wok and quickly stir fry cashews until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to pan. Add the garlic and ginger and stir fry for 1-2 minutes. Add 1-2 more tablespoons of oil and fry chicken for 3 to 4 minutes. Add snow peas, celery and cubed onion. Stir fry 3-4 more minutes.
- Add cashews and green onions and stir fry another minute or so.
- Mix cornstarch, Hoisin sauce and chicken stock. Pour this sauce over chicken. Mix well and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice.
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Sue says
Your stir fry turned out great! This recipe club is such a fun concept, Amanda! I want to join in, but first I have to make sure I have 60 recipes:)
sarah says
I really like the combination of colours in your photo: green veg, red plate, and bright background. Thanks for the great blog event idea, which I am loving.
Katherine says
Cashew chicken is one of my favorite take out mainstays that isn't available where I live now, so I can't wait to try your version at home!
Nutmeg Nanny says
This looks great! I never make stirfry but I'm not sure why. It's so easy and a great way to add more veggies to the diet. Excellant SRC pick :)
Amanda says
Excited you will be joining us Marla!!
Amanda says
Anon – no you don't need to cook the chicken in water. You stir fry the chicken in your wok. The chicken will cook in the oil as you stir fry it and it doesn't take long due to the small pieces of meat and the high temps :)
marla says
Amanda, I LOVE this blog swap, hop idea. I am all over it & just signed up. Your cashew chicken looks wonderful :)
Anonymous says
Do i need to cook the chicken in water first? for the chicken stock. or can i leave the chicken stock?
Lisa says
I love Asian food and your stir fry looks like one tasty dinner.
Ruchi M says
Was an awesome experience being part of the SRC! Really looking forward to some more fun next month! And definitely going to try the chicken soon.
Jennifer (Savor) says
Thrilled to have taken part in SRC with you and discovered new blogs
Deeba PAB says
This looks YUM Amanda. I love that you chose to make this for the SRC. Did you know that I ofte land up here looking for chicken options for dinner! Stir fry's are right up my street, and this from Barbs blog is a must make soon!
Erin says
This looks wonderful! I love stir-fry's, we have them often here! I just came across your site from the Secret Recipe Club – what a great idea! I unfortunately do not have 60 recipes on my site yet, but I will be back to sign up when I do!
PheMom says
This seriously looks SO good! I am going to have to make it for dinner tomorrow because I think I actually have everything on hand! YUM! Thanks for another great month of the new event Amanda!
Shelby says
Amanda, I LOVE stir fry also and this sounds (and looks!) FAB! On a side note, when I worked at Clarkson I had a Chinese boss for a long time. Grumpy would pick on me about having a Chinese boss and making Chinese dishes. he he. ;)
Cooking Rookie says
Looks so yummy! I will have to try this one, even though it was not my assignment :-).
Thanks a lot for this brilliant Secret Recipe Club idea – I had so much fun looking up the recipes, cooking, eating and now gawking at what everyone's been cooking! Can't wait for the next round! Thanks, Amanda, for organizing this!
Fallon says
Looks very light and delicious!
Tessa says
My husband shares your love for stir-fries. I will have to keep this one in mind :)