Spicy Nut Chicken Stir-Fry

Name: Spicy Nut Chicken Stir-Fry
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 400g chicken breast, cubed; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, sliced; 150g fresh mushrooms, quartered; 1 small cucumber, sliced; 100g roasted cashews or peanuts; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chili sauce or hot sauce; to taste salt; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 3 stalks green onions, chopped; a pinch MSG (optional)

A quick and flavorful stir-fry combining tender chicken with crunchy nuts, earthy mushrooms, and crisp cucumber in a savory-spicy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes.

30 min

Medium

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This dish brings together the satisfying crunch of toasted nuts with tender chicken pieces, all coated in a bold, slightly sweet and spicy sauce. The addition of fresh cucumber adds a nice cooling contrast to the heat.

Ingredients

chicken breast, cubed 400g

vegetable oil 3 tablespoons

medium onion, sliced 1

fresh mushrooms, quartered 150g

cucumber, sliced 1 small

roasted cashews or peanuts 100g

soy sauce 2 tablespoons

chili sauce or hot sauce 1 tablespoon

salt to taste

granulated sugar 1 teaspoon

green onions, chopped 3 stalks

MSG (optional) a pinch

Instructions

Start the chicken

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until it feels hot. Add the oil and swirl to coat. Add the sliced onion and stir-fry until it becomes soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until they're lightly golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.

Build the sauce

Add the soy sauce and chili sauce to the pan, tossing to coat the chicken evenly. Add the mushrooms and cucumber slices, then continue stir-frying until the vegetables are tender-crisp and everything is well combined, about 2-3 minutes.

Finish with nuts and serve

Add the nuts to the pan and stir-fry for another 2 minutes to let them toast slightly and absorb the flavors. Sprinkle in the sugar and give everything a good toss. Remove from heat, add the green onions and MSG if using, then serve immediately over steamed rice.