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Red Curry Chicken Stir Fry with Spicy Cashew Sauce Recipe

Red Curry Chicken Stir Fry with Spicy Cashew Sauce Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Delight your taste buds with this flavorful Red Curry Chicken Stir Fry featuring a spicy cashew sauce. Tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a creamy coconut curry sauce come together in this Asian-inspired dish.


Ingredients

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For the Stir Fry:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

For the Spicy Cashew Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted roasted cashews
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Spicy Cashew Sauce: In a blender, combine cashews, water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, honey, ginger, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Brown chicken slices in oil, then set aside.
  3. Make the Curry Sauce: Sauté curry paste, add coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Stir in vegetables.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to the pan, coat with sauce, and drizzle with spicy cashew sauce.
  5. Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by altering sriracha in the cashew sauce.
  • For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for tofu and skip the fish sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg