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Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Colorful vegetables and tender chicken make a lively stir-fry, with cashews adding a satisfying bite. The glossy sauce gathers around the small pieces so every forkful has plenty of flavor.

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Original yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
17 listed

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Main courseAmericanAsianChineseChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or lessStir fry
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Main course
Primary protein
Chicken
Cuisine
American · Asian · Chinese
Cooking method
Stir fry
Preparation & total time
Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Match the piece sizes

Trim excess chicken fat and cut chicken and vegetables into similarly sized pieces before cooking to help the stir-fry cook evenly.

2. Cook chicken in one layer

Wait until oil is hot, then brown chicken in a single layer before lifting it out for the vegetable stage.

3. Stir vegetables frequently

Cook the vegetables with remaining oil and butter, mixing often until crisp-tender before returning chicken with garlic and ginger.

Get to know the ingredients

Chicken thighs

Use bite-size thigh pieces for the main method. Tenders or breast are options too; take care not to overcook them.

Cashews

Keep the cashews for the final stage, adding them before the mixed sauce goes into the pan and comes to a boil.

Combined sauce

Mix broth, water, soy sauce, honey and cornstarch in a bowl before cooking, ready to pour over the chicken and vegetables together.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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The last little job

Coat and garnish

Lower to a simmer after the sauce boils, let it thicken through the stir-fry and add optional green onion and sesame seed.

A little more help as you go

Garlic and ginger go late

Add these after cooked chicken returns to the vegetables, stirring frequently for a minute before adding cashews and sauce.

Thaw frozen leftovers first

Freeze for up to three months, then thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in a skillet until hot.

A few questions you might have

Can I change the vegetables?

Try choices such as cauliflower, asparagus, snap peas, baby corn or water chestnuts to suit what you have.

Can I use chicken breast?

You can use chicken breast or tenders. Take care not to overcook them during the stir-fry.

How long can I refrigerate leftovers?

Refrigerate the finished chicken and vegetable stir-fry in an airtight container for three to four days.

Is the cornstarch added dry at the end?

It is part of the sauce mixture prepared in a bowl at the beginning, then poured into the pan with the other sauce ingredients.

Should the sauce stay at a hard boil?

Bring it to a boil after pouring, then turn down the heat and simmer until thickened and incorporated through the stir-fry.

Any more cooking tips?

Variations: Vegetables: Feel Free to swap vegetables to fit your preferences or what you have on hand. Great options include: cauliflower, sweet peas, asparagus, green beans, snap peas, bean sprouts, baby corn, or water chestnuts. Chicken: You can use chicken tenders or even chicken breast, but be sure not to overcook. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat in a skillet until heated through.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: natashaskitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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