By Corn Cashew Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with crunchy cashews and sweet corn kernels, typically stir-fried together with a savory sauce.
Preparation Of Corn Cashew Chicken
Ingredients:
- 500g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cashew nuts
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil
- Spring onions for garnish (optional)
Preparation:
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Allow it to marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce. Set aside.
- Heat the pan: Heat some cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the hot pan and stir-fry until it’s cooked through and slightly browned.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed, then add minced garlic and chopped onion. Stir-fry until the onion becomes translucent. Add the sliced bell peppers and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until they’re slightly softened.
- Combine everything: Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Add cashew nuts and sweet corn kernels. Stir everything together.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir well to ensure everything is coated in the sauce.
- Final touches: Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped spring onions if desired, and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
