Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Put in a small saucepan with 250ml (1 cup) water, cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 12 mins or until tender and the water is absorbed. Turn off the heat and stand, covered, for at least 5 mins. Fluff the rice with a fork.
Step 2 — Prep ingredients
Meanwhile, thinly slice the cabbage. Shred the carrot using a julienne peeler or coarsely grate with a box grater. Crush or finely chop 2 garlic cloves. Thinly slice the chicken into strips. Combine the oyster sauce, 2 tbs soy sauce and 1 tsp honey in a bowl.
Step 3 — Stir-fry chicken
Heat a drizzle of vegetable oil in a medium deep frypan over high heat (see Kitchen 101). Stir-fry the chicken for 2-3 mins until browned. Remove from the pan.
Step 4 — Stir-fry veggies
Heat a drizzle of vegetable oil in the same pan over high heat. Stir-fry the cabbage, carrot and garlic for 2 mins or until tender but still with crunch.
Step 5 — Serve up
Add the cashews, sauce mixture, chicken and any resting juices to the veggies and stir-fry for 1-2 mins until the chicken is cooked through. Taste, then season with salt and pepper. Divide the rice and chicken stir-fry among bowls and enjoy!
Step 6 — Kitchen 101
The secret to the perfect stir-fry is easy. Have your chicken, veggies and sauce prepped and ready to go. And fast and hot is key: make sure you cook over high heat, stirring constantly so everything is cooked evenly. We've used a deep frypan, but you can use a wok if you have one.