Broccoli & Red Pepper Cashew Chicken
Ingredients:
** Note: You can make this recipe vegan by using Tofu or Vegetarian using a Chicken Substitute. I think this recipe would be fabulous with all types of meat/non-meat variations.
Marinade and chicken:
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Freshly Ground Pepper if desired
Aromatics:
¼ cup minced green onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1-2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (depending on how much heat you want)
Sauce:
3 tablespoons water or chicken broth
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
½ cup dry roasted cashews
1 cup diced red bell pepper
4 cups chopped broccoli
Instructions:
1. To prepare marinade, whisk all ingredients (except chicken) together in a medium bowl. Add chicken, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
2. Combine green onions, garlic, ginger and chile sauce in a small dish.
3. Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together.
4. Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat (I used my new All Clad Stir Fry pan from Food Buzz)until searing hot. Add 1 teaspoon oil, then half the chicken using a slotted spoon since you do not want the sauce. Cook, without stirring, 2 minutes. Turn and cook another 2 minutes. Remove from pan before it’s thoroughly cooked through. Repeat with another teaspoon of oil and remaining chicken.
5. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pan. Add green onion mixture; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add bell pepper and the broccoli. Sauté until just crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Return chicken to pan; toss. Shake sauce and add to pan. Cook until sauce thickens slightly. Add cashews; toss gently. Serves 4.
I starteed to get a little worried when the chicken was cooking. I know in my other stainless steel pans the meat sticks a little until it is cooked but then, it is released. It may have stuck a little here due to the higher heat (normally I'd use low to medium heat).
As everything cooked though, nothing else seemed to stick and the chicken even came out without a problem when I took it out.
Look at how beautiful it is again after cleanup. Everythiing just washed right off and it was like brand new again.
I have to say I LOVE my new pan and I am so thoroughly impressed with my All Clad Stir Fry Pan. It cooked up my Broccoli & Pepper Cashew Chicken without a hitch and it cleaned up so easily. I will definitely be using this again and looking to add more All Clad to my pan collection.
I just got back from a nice lunchtime walk and am ready to dig into more work ~ fun times. See you all for dinner and another new recipe....I can't wait.
Your stir fry looks delicious, and the pan is incredible!
ReplyDeleteLove easy to clean pans! :-)
that looks AWESOME!! and i'm totally jealous of your new pan ;-)
ReplyDeleteEmily ~ It is pretty tasty. I am thinking of using your idea this week and creating a wrap. I see your wraps every day and they make me want one.
ReplyDeleteTTFN ~ Thanks, I am pretty excited that I won it....it rocks!