Zesty Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry Noodles
Transform your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful Zesty Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry Noodles. This recipe is a delightful combination of juicy chicken breast, crisp vegetables, and crunchy roasted cashews, all tossed with thin egg noodles in a sweet and tangy honey-soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with color and nutrition. Enjoy a note of freshness from the lemon juice and a satisfying crunch from the cashews, making this stir-fry a nourishing option for the whole family. With options for customization according to your allergies, this recipe will surely become a household favorite.
4
Servings
400
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
egg noodles
440 g (thin egg style, shelf fresh)
honey
2 tablespoons (liquid)
reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon (liquid)
lemon juice
1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed)
olive oil
1 teaspoon (for cooking)
chicken breast fillets
500 g (lean, trimmed of fat, cut into thin strips)
red onion
1 (cut into thin slivers)
snow peas
250 g (halved diagonally)
red capsicum
1 large (cut into strips)
green capsicum
1 large (cut into strips)
carrots
2 large (cut into short thin sticks (julienned))
garlic cloves
2 (minced)
water
2 tablespoons (for steaming vegetables)
roasted cashews
1/3 cup (unsalted, to serve)
Instructions
1
Begin by placing the egg noodles in a medium heatproof bowl and covering them with boiling water. Allow them to sit for 2 minutes until slightly softened. Drain the noodles and gently separate them, setting aside.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, reduced sodium soy sauce, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Set this sauce mixture aside for later use.
3
Heat a large wok over high heat and brush it lightly with olive oil. Add half of the chicken breast strips to the hot wok and stir-fry for about 2 minutes or until they are almost cooked through. Once done, transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
4
Repeat the process with the remaining chicken, brushing the wok with more oil if necessary, and then set aside this batch of cooked chicken as well.
5
With the chicken set aside, brush the wok with the remaining oil and reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the sliced red onion, snow peas, red and green capsicum, julienned carrots, and minced garlic. Stir-fry the vegetables for 2 minutes.
6
Next, pour in the water to help steam the vegetables, covering the wok for an additional 2 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the veggies are tender yet still crisp.
7
Once the vegetables are done, add the prepped noodles and cooked chicken back into the wok. Pour the honey-soy sauce mixture over the top, tossing everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
8
Serve the stir-fry immediately, garnishing with a generous handful of roasted cashews on top. For added crunch, you can also sprinkle extra cashews directly onto individual servings as desired.
Nutrition Information
50 g
Carbs
32.5 g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zesty Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry Noodles?
It is a flavorful dish featuring chicken breast, crisp vegetables, and roasted cashews tossed with egg noodles in a sweet and tangy honey-soy sauce.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains approximately 400 calories.
What is the protein content per serving?
There are 32.5 g of protein in each serving.
How many carbohydrates are in this dish?
Each serving provides 50 g of carbohydrates.
What type of noodles should I use?
The recipe calls for 440 g of thin, shelf-fresh egg noodles.
How do I prepare the egg noodles?
Cover them with boiling water for 2 minutes until softened, then drain and separate them.
What ingredients are in the stir-fry sauce?
The sauce is made from a mixture of honey, reduced sodium soy sauce, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
How should the chicken breast be cut?
The chicken should be lean, trimmed of fat, and cut into thin strips.
Which vegetables are included in this stir-fry?
The recipe includes red onion, snow peas, red capsicum, green capsicum, and carrots.
How should the carrots be prepared?
The carrots should be julienned, or cut into short thin sticks.
What is the purpose of adding water to the wok?
Two tablespoons of water are added to help steam the vegetables until they are tender yet crisp.
Are the cashews salted or unsalted?
The recipe specifies using unsalted roasted cashews.
How do I cook the chicken to ensure it stays juicy?
Stir-fry the chicken strips in batches over high heat for about 2 minutes until almost cooked through.
How are the snow peas prepared?
The snow peas should be halved diagonally before cooking.
What type of oil is recommended for cooking?
Olive oil is used to lightly brush the wok for stir-frying.
How is the red onion sliced?
The red onion should be cut into thin slivers.
When should the sauce be added?
The honey-soy sauce mixture is poured over the noodles and chicken at the very end of the cooking process.
How long do the vegetables need to stir-fry?
The vegetables are stir-fried for 2 minutes before water is added for steaming.
How long should the vegetables steam?
Cover the wok and steam the vegetables for 2 minutes, tossing occasionally.
Is fresh lemon juice necessary?
Yes, the recipe suggests freshly squeezed lemon juice for a zesty, fresh flavor.
How many garlic cloves are needed?
The recipe requires 2 minced garlic cloves.
How should the capsicum be sliced?
Both the red and green capsicums should be cut into thin strips.
What is the best way to serve this dish?
Serve immediately garnished with a handful of roasted cashews for added crunch.
Can I add extra cashews?
Yes, you can sprinkle additional cashews directly onto individual servings as desired.
What heat setting is used for the chicken?
The chicken should be stir-fried over high heat.
What heat setting is used for the vegetables?
The heat should be reduced to medium-high when stir-frying the vegetables.
Is this recipe suitable for busy weeknights?
Yes, it is designed to be a quick and nourishing option for families or guests.
Does the recipe use reduced sodium ingredients?
Yes, it specifically calls for reduced sodium soy sauce.
How much honey is required?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of liquid honey.