The former Great British Bake Off star is a fan of quick and easy recipes that are packed full of flavour. Mary Berry’s hoisin chicken with cashews is a great midweek meal
“Great for a quick supper,” Mary Berry enthused about her hoisin chicken recipe with that nutty crunch. “Place the chicken breasts in the freezer for an hour or so before you start, so they are firmer when you cut them into strips,” she recommended.
Whipping up this dish is a breeze, taking just 30 minutes to prepare and a mere 10 minutes to cook. If you’re itching to try out a scrumptious homemade marinade, Mary Berry’s got just the ticket, reports the Express.
Here’s how to rustle up Mary Berry’s hoisin chicken with cashews, complete with that delightful marinade. Hoisin chicken with cashews.
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- Three tbsp hoisin sauce
- One tbsp grated fresh root ginger
- One tsp runny honey
- Half a lemon, juice only
For the chicken:
- Three boneless chicken breasts, skin removed, cut into long, thin strips
- Two tbsp olive oil, plus an extra dash
- 100g cashew nuts
- Small bunch spring onions, sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly steamed rice or fresh green salad, to serve
Method
Combine the hoisin, ginger, honey, and lemon juice in a bowl and give it a good mix. Toss in the chicken strips and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Once the chicken strips are smothered in the marinade, cover the bowl and pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes, or even longer if you’ve got time. Crank up the heat with oil in a wok. Sizzle the chicken in two goes until it’s golden brown and cooked just right.
Take it out and keep it aside. Throw in a splash more oil, the cashew nuts, and spring onions into the wok and fry them off for a minute.
Bring back the chicken and its juices to the pan and jiggle everything together until it’s piping hot. Dish it out in a bowl and serve it alongside rice or salad.
