Watercress & chicken stir-fry

Watercress & chicken stir-fry

Forget packet sauces, this will give you a real taste of the orient.

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Method

  1. To make the sauce, mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl until completely blended. Heat the oil in a frying pan until very hot. Throw in the chicken, cashew nuts, pepper and onion, then stir-fry for about 4-5 mins until the chicken is cooked and the nuts are toasted. Pour over the sauce and simmer with a splash of water. Remove the pan from the heat, then stir through the watercress just before serving with boiled rice.
Try

Watercress Vs Chinese greens

Stir the watercress through right at the last moment so it only wilts slightly and keeps its crunch. Chinese greens can be hard to find and are often expensive, so watercress makes an ideal alternative, plus it actually has more flavour.

Per serving

323 kcalories, protein 24g, carbohydrate 15g, fat 19 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 3g, sugar 10g, salt 1.92 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2007.

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  • 09 November 2007

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  • 01 May 2008

    Catriona2007 commented on this recipe

    This is delicious and easy to make. I added sugar snap peas and mushrooms. Great for midweek casual dinner with friends.

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  • 17 June 2008

    lissag100 rated and commented on this recipe

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    Yummy! I used pork instead of the chicken and added mushrooms and chilli for some heat. You can really make this dish with whatever ingredients you want - the sauce is delicious! I'll be making it again :o)

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  • 23 February 2009

    Leamac83 rated and commented on this recipe

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    Delicious, perfect for when im home form work late and need somthing quick and healthy! I cut out the oil completley and it still works fine, i just fry in Spray light oil to cut some calories!!! Very very tasty indeed!

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  • 16 March 2009

    Annie rated and commented on this recipe

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    The family really enjoyed this and it was easy to make. Although I stuck to the recipe I agree that you could add other ingredients such as mushrooms or any other veg.

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  • 20 May 2009

    Lozzers rated and commented on this recipe

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    I love this recipe and cook it often - I add sesame seeds instead of oil, great midweek supper and easy on the washing up!

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    02 June 2009

    Liz rated and commented on this recipe

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    Lovely flavours, will certainly make this again.

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  • 16 June 2009

    Clare rated and commented on this recipe

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    This was lovely and even went down well with my fussy son!

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  • 22 June 2009

    Pat Astell rated and commented on this recipe

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    Used groundnut oil instead of sunflower. Really quick and absolutely gorgeous flavour. Will be cooking again.

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  • 17 July 2009

    Lemonychoc commented on this recipe

    I loved this recipe it was easy and the cashews really gave it crunch. I used half the watercress as I thought the amount was huge and overwhelmed the dish. Give it a try you will love it.

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  • 17 July 2009

    Lemonychoc rated and commented on this recipe

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    Sorry forgot my stars a five star rating.

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  • 16 May 2010

    Katharina rated and commented on this recipe

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    Hey I followed this but as I don't like onions I substituted them for some chopped up chilli pepper (the big one that isn't too spicy). It worked really well. The recipe is great though I'd recommend it massively...

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    23 July 2010

    fab rated and commented on this recipe

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    Loved this recipe! The sauce is great! Husband was very impressed. Will be making it again and again.

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  • 05 January 2011

    loves puds rated and commented on this recipe

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    Great dish, a great healthy winter warmer!

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  • 26 January 2011

    joanna rated and commented on this recipe

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    i have cooked this meal tonight and absolutely loved it :)

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  • 06 April 2011

    Lorraine rated and commented on this recipe

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    You have to love a recipe that's so easy and absolutely delicious!! I have to pass this on to every one I know.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Stir-fry with a difference

Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE

  • 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 large knob of fresh root ginger , peeled and finely grated
  • 2 garlic cloves , crushed
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
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Per serving

323 kcalories, protein 24g, carbohydrate 15g, fat 19 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 3g, sugar 10g, salt 1.92 g

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