Kahula Stir-Fry Chicken

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Servings: 4 cups Difficulty: Advanced
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Coffee-infused chicken stir-fry with crisp vegetables and cashews
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Kahula Stir-Fry Chicken

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 cups Calories: 407

Description

This unique stir-fry combines tender chicken breast with a savory-sweet sauce enriched by Kahlua liqueur. The coffee notes add a subtle depth that pairs beautifully with the freshness of asparagus, snow peas, and water chestnuts. Topped with crunchy cashews and garnished with fresh green onions, it offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Perfect for a sophisticated weeknight dinner or a fun twist on traditional Asian-inspired dishes, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen with minimal effort.

Directions

  1. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. In a shallow bowl, mix the beaten egg, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 1/4 cup of cornstarch to create a coating mixture.
  3. Coat the chicken pieces thoroughly in the egg mixture.
  4. Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the coated chicken to the hot oil.
  6. Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Remove the chicken from the wok and drain on paper towels.
  8. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the wok; return heat to medium-high.
  9. Add the sliced water chestnuts, asparagus tips, green pepper strips, mushrooms, and snow pea pods to the wok.
  10. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  11. In a small bowl, mix the Kahlua with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch until smooth.
  12. Pour the Kahlua mixture into the wok with the vegetables.
  13. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until it slightly thickens.
  14. Return the cooked chicken and cashews to the wok.
  15. Toss everything together and heat through for about 1 minute.
  16. Transfer the stir-fry to a serving platter.
  17. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 407kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.4g32%
Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
Cholesterol 152mg51%
Sodium 140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 12.5g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 3.8g
Protein 46.0g92%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, stir fry, kahlua, coffee, cashews, asparagus, snow peas, vegetables, dinner, easy, weeknight, american, liqueur, cornstarch, green onions
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