Spicy stir-fried chicken with beans and cashews
Delight your taste buds with this Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken recipe, featuring tender chicken breasts, crisp green beans, and crunchy cashews, all tossed in a flavorful curry paste with hints of brown sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice. A quick, nutritious meal that's perfect for any night of the week!
Cook time 10 min
Prep time 15 min
Ingredients:
2 tbsp peanut oil1/3 cup curry paste
1.50 lb chicken breasts
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 cup green beans
1/3 cup cashew
1/2 cup basil leaves
Spice up your dinner routine with this delicious and easy-to-make Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken with Beans and Cashews recipe. Combining tender chicken breasts, crunchy cashews, and fresh green beans all elevated with the rich flavors of curry paste, fish sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, this dish promises a burst of flavors in every bite. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dish for guests.
Instructions:
- Thinly slice the chicken breasts.
- Trim the green beans and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Measure out the curry paste, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, cashews, and fresh basil leaves.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Add 1/3 cup of curry paste to the hot oil.
- Stir constantly for about 1-2 minutes until the paste becomes fragrant.
- Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts to the skillet with the curry paste.
- Cook the chicken, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of brown sugar over the chicken.
- Pour in 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and 1 tablespoon of lime juice.
- Stir everything together well to coat the chicken evenly with the seasonings.
- Add 1 cup of green beans and 1/3 cup of cashews to the skillet.
- Continue to stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the green beans are tender but still crisp.
- Tear the fresh basil leaves and stir them into the skillet.
- Cook for an additional 1 minute until the basil is wilted and fragrant.
- Remove the skillet from heat.
- Serve the spicy stir-fried chicken with beans and cashews hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Tips:
- Make sure to cut the chicken breasts into thin, even strips to ensure they cook quickly and evenly.
- Blanch the green beans briefly before stir-frying to maintain their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Toast the cashews lightly in a dry pan before adding them to the stir-fry to enhance their nutty flavor.
- Adjust the amount of curry paste according to your heat preference. You can always add a bit more if you like it spicier.
- Fresh basil leaves add a fragrant finish to the dish, but if you can't find fresh basil, you can use Thai basil or even cilantro as a substitute.
- Serve the stir-fry immediately over steamed jasmine rice or noodles for a complete meal.
This Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken with Beans and Cashews recipe is a flavorful and satisfying meal that you'll want to make again and again. With its harmonious blend of spicy, sweet, and savory notes, it showcases the beauty of simple yet impactful ingredients. Whether you're cooking for yourself, your family, or friends, this dish is sure to delight everyone's taste buds.
Nutrition per serving
4 ServingsCalories 370kcal
Protein 40g
Carbohydrates 10g
Fiber 1.95g
Sugar 4.15g
Fat 18g
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