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Quick 15-Minute Chicken Stir Fry Recipe with Cashews and Honey Soy Glaze

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A quick and flavorful chicken stir fry with crunchy cashews and a sticky honey soy glaze, perfect for busy weeknights and ready in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, thinly sliced, skinless and boneless
  • ½ cup (70 g) cashews, raw or roasted
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • 1 cup (150 g) bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup (100 g) snow peas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (Kikkoman preferred)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients (5 minutes): Thinly slice chicken breast against the grain. Slice bell peppers and trim snow peas. Mince garlic and ginger. Slice green onions for garnish.
  2. Make the Honey Soy Glaze (2 minutes): Whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Cook the Chicken (4 minutes): Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 1-2 minutes, then stir-fry until cooked through and lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes total. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Stir-Fry the Veggies (3 minutes): Add more oil if needed. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add bell peppers and snow peas and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Combine Everything (3 minutes): Return chicken to pan with cashews. Pour honey soy glaze over and toss to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes until glaze thickens and clings. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if using.
  6. Finish and Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Slice chicken thinly against the grain for tenderness. Use high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper searing. Stir constantly once glaze is added to prevent burning. Cashews can be toasted beforehand for extra crunch. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Leftovers store well for up to 3 days and reheat gently in a skillet.

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