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Chicken and Cashew Nuts

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A Cantonese-style stir-fry with chicken, cashews, peppers and a savoury soy-oyster glaze. Crunchy nuts, tender chicken, fast prep. Serve over rice or chow mein.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 10 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £2.17

Approx £8.69 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Chicken and Cashew Nuts

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cube the chicken, toss with 1 tbsp soy and the cornstarch.
  2. 2
    Heat oil in a wok. Stir-fry the cashews until lightly golden, 1 minute. Remove.
  3. 3
    Add chicken to the same wok, stir-fry hard for 3 minutes until cooked.
  4. 4
    Add chopped onion and peppers, stir-fry 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger for 20 seconds.
  5. 5
    Pour in remaining soy, oyster sauce, sugar and 3 tbsp water. Bubble 1 minute. Return cashews. Top with spring onion.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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