Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil, divided use
- 550g boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups of broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce, or more to taste (available in the Asian food aisle)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1/3 cup toasted cashews or almonds
- salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cooked brown rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, or until softened and lightly golden.
- Add the broccoli along with 1 tablespoon of water. Stir-fry for approximately 3 minutes, or until tender
- Stir in the capsicum and minced ginger. Cook for a further 2 minutes, or until the capsicum begins to soften.
- Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer them to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Wipe out the pan with paper towel, then add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil.
- Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- a. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey and chilli garlic sauce. b. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornflour with 2 teaspoons of cold water until smooth. c. Add the cornflour mixture to the soy mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Return the vegetables to the pan with the cooked chicken. Pour the sauce over the top and increase the heat to high.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and cook for 30 seconds, or until thickened slightly.
- Sprinkle the toasted cashews and spring onions over the stir-fry. Serve hot with cooked brown rice, if desired.
Notes
• You can substitute cashews with toasted almonds for a crunchier texture.
• For added heat, increase the amount of chilli garlic sauce or add a pinch of dried chilli flakes.
• This stir-fry is also delicious with snow peas or baby corn if you’d like to add more veg.