Chicken, Cashew, and Tarragon Stir-fry with Bacon
My mother-in-law passed on this recipe - Chicken, Cashew, and Tarragon Stir-fry with Bacon - to us as my hubby loves this dish! So easy to make, quick, and SERIOUSLY DELISH, too! Just serve it with rice! Perfect for busy weeknight dinners as it takes no time to make.
Ingredients
- A little olive oil, (about 1 tsp or if using a non-stick pan, a little spray on the pan will do)
- 3 tbsp butter or 4 bacon strips, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 lb chicken breasts, (about 2-3 pieces depending on the size), sliced into bite-size pieces
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4-6 tbsp fresh tarragon chopped (we love tarragon so we use a lot of it but it has a strong aniseed-like flavor so adjust to taste!)
- 1/2 cup roasted cashew nuts, whole or in pieces
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a little oil in a large skillet or frying pan. If you prefer, use bacon instead. Cook the bacon until it turns brown and renders its fat.
- Sauté the garlic and let it sizzle for a few seconds just until aromatic (not more than a minute to prevent browning). Once the garlic has flavored the butter/bacon fat and oil, you may opt to remove it from the pan but if you love garlic, let it stay!
- Raise the heat to medium-high and then add the chicken pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes or until the chicken has changed its color and is starting to brown a little on its sides.
- Stir in the cashew nuts and the tarragon leaves. Cook for another minute or just until the chicken is tender and fully-cooked
- Garnish with a little more tarragon on top. Serve immediately. Have it with green veggies on the side. Broccoli perfectly pairs with it.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 213mgPotassium: 762mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 332IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 4mg
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