Five-Spice Chicken and Cashew Stir-Fry
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Five-Spice Chicken and Cashew Stir-Fry
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Ingredients:
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Servings:
about
scaling
Cook Time:
14 minutes
Prep Time:
22 minutes
Cook Method:
stove top
Cook Temp:
medium high
Directions:
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This variation includes the distinctive taste of five-spice powder, a blend of cloves, fennel, cinnamon, anise, and Szechuan
peppercorns.

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to skillet.
Stir-fry chicken until it’s browned on all sides and just cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover to
keep warm.
2. Add onion, garlic, and ginger to skillet and stir for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.
3. Add bell pepper and snow pea pods to skillet and stir for 2 to 3 minutes more, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, broth, sherry, cornstarch, sugar, five-spice powder, and crushed red pepper.
Add this mixture to skillet, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened, 2 minutes.
5. Return chicken to skillet, along with any juices that have accumulated on plate, and stir to mix. Stir in cashews.
6. Cook rice in microwave according to instructions on package.
7. Serve stir-fry over prepared rice and sprinkle with scallions, if desired.

Notes:

This recipe recommends 1/4 tsp. salt, but you can salt to taste. You can find packages of precut onions available in the Produce department. Make sure the rice you use is microwavable. You can use 2 (8.8-oz.) packages. Use thinly sliced scallions for an optional garnish.

Recipe courtesy of Hannaford fresh Magazine March/April 09.
1 Tbs Canola oil
1 1/2 lb Stir-Fry chicken
1/4 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
5 oz Chopped onion
4 tsp Minced garlic
1 Tbs Minced fresh ginger
1 ea Red bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cup Pea Pods, snow, fresh, whole
6 Tbs Low sodium soy sauce
1 cup Canned chicken broth, low sod
3 Tbs Sherry
1 Tbs Cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp Sugar
3/4 tsp Chinese five spice, powder
1/8 tsp Crushed red pepper
1/2 cup chopped dry roasted cashews
17 1/2 oz White rice