Cashew chicken stir fry
Tender chicken, crunchy peppers and toasted cashews in a glossy savoury sauce, ready in 25 minutes.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.64 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toss the chicken with the cornflour.
- 2
Toast the cashews in a dry wok for 2 minutes until golden, then tip out.
2 min - 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil over a high heat. Stir fry the chicken for 4 minutes until cooked, then lift out.
4 min - 4
Add the last tbsp of oil and stir fry the peppers and mushrooms for 3 minutes.
3 min - 5
Add the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, then pour in the soy, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and water.
- 6
Return the chicken and nuts and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce is glossy. Top with spring onions.
2 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.