Spicy Chicken Cashew

Life is not all about training and cardio. Food is maybe more important to get a healthy balance. Here is a dish full with protein and vegetables.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp neutral oil
• 400 g chicken breast, sliced into strips
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 200 g button mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 broccoli, cut into florets
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 dl unsalted cashew nuts

Sauce

• 1 dl Japanese soy sauce
• 1/2 dl oyster sauce
• 1/2 dl water
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp sambal oelek

Instructions

1. Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat.
3. Season the chicken with salt and stir-fry until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
4. Add the onion, carrot, mushrooms, bell peppers, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
5. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
6. Return the chicken to the pan and add the cashew nuts.
7. Pour in the sauce and stir well to coat everything evenly.
8. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Serve hot with steamed glass noodels This colorful stir-fry combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, mushrooms, fresh vegetables, and a rich savory sauce with a touch of heat. 🍛🥢