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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Shumaila says
This looks yummy! Love stir fry dishes! And by the way, the SRC idea is just amazing! Thanks for starting it!
Katrina says
You know what is so annoying to me? 13 years ago when I was pregnant with my oldest, I grew to hate the smell, thought an taste of Asian food. Before that I LOVED it. Well, to this day, I still wrinkle my nose when someone even just says "Chinese food", etc.
That said, every now and then, I make a good stir fry and love it. In fact, I just made one last week. It's usually a few months in between each, but once I do make one, I like it. Darn pregnancies.
Chicken is my favorite stir fry meat of choice. And I love all veggies, well, except, you know that certain one I won't mention. ;)
LOVE the plate in your photo.
Kristen says
I was planning a stir fry for later this week. I think I will use this one! Sounds delicious.
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
Looks perfect Amanda; readily available ingredients and easy prep…my kind of weekday dish. Doesn't hurt that I love chicken and cashews and have never once tried it at home. That will change!
Gloria says
uLook absolutely delicious! gloria
Sara says
Yum, this looks really delicious! I love cashew chicken but I've never made it at home – this may inspire me!! :)
Tami says
MMM! Sure looks delicious. We are big fans of stir fry, too.
Another great month for the SRC!
Suzanne says
My FAVORITE Chinese dish! And yours looks perfect. Just like we like. And, BTW, I LOVE that plate, too!
Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes] says
I love the flavor of cashew in meals, and love a good stir fry too. Though I don't cook, I want to run to the kitchen immediately :)
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
Oh, this looks delicious! I love stir-fry too and Cashew Chicken is my husband's all-time favorite. He'll be so glad that I now have a good recipe for it.
Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! says
Love cashew chicken when we go out to eat, but can't make it at home due to my daughter's nut allergies.
And am I a nerd if I tell you that I love the dish you used? Really cute!
Elisabeth says
Hi Amanda-I filled out the form to join your Secret Recipe Club…love this recipe swap, sounds like so much fun and exciting to make another foodie's recipe which is a "secret" till you post it. Can hardly wait to link up for next month. I'm now following your blog, as well!
Love your yummy cashew chicken recipe. Stir fry dishes are so perfect and healthy, especially for a busy day.
Thanks for sharing:DDD
danasfoodforthought says
This looks delish! Thanks again for organizing the Secret Recipe Club… what a fun idea!
Jason's BBQ Adventures says
Great looking dish Amanda! Nothing beats a good stir fry.
Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy says
Mmmm this sounds good. I love stir frys too, but haven't made any since we went soy and sesame free.
Gourmantine says
Hi Amanda, this looks like a delicious and quick meal! Thanks for sharing :)
Barb, sfo says
I'm glad you liked it! It's been a while since we had this–time to put it back in the rotation.
Ruchi M says
Hope you got my url…
Ruchi
http://ruchisimplyfood.blogspot.com
Jeanette says
I love stir fries, they're an easy and healthy way to eat vegetables, the perfect one pan dish! Thanks for organizing/hosting this fun event!
Heather Davis says
Think I know what I am having for dinner tonight Amanda! Yum.