Chicken, lime and cashew nut stir-fry Recipe

Chicken, lime and cashew nut stir-fry Recipe

  • 250g/9oz chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • 180g/6oz straight-to-wok fine egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp/30ml/1fl oz clear honey
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 3 spring onions, chopped
  • ½ red chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 small carrot, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 head of pak choi, chopped
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 lime, zest and juice
  • small bunch fresh coriander, roughly chopped
  • 50g/2oz unsalted, toasted cashew nuts
  1. Firstly, prepare all the ingredients.
  2. Heat a large wok to a high heat. Add a little of the oil and the chicken. Stir fry the chicken for one minute, then add the honey and continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked and a rich golden colour. Remove from the wok and set to one side.
  3. Add the remaining oil to the re-heated wok and fry the garlic, ginger and chilli for about 20 seconds. Add the rest of the vegetables, keeping the heat high, stir-fry until they are just tender, but still retain some bite.
  4. Add the pre-cooked noodles and saute for a minute or so before returning the chicken to the pan.
  5. Mix well, add the chopped coriander, adjust the seasoning – adding soy sauce sesame oil and the lime zest and juice.
  6. Serve with a scattering of cashews over the top.