Preparation

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Wash the asparagus and trim off any woody ends. Cut the stems diagonally into 4cm lengths. Wash the spring onions and cut into 3cm lengths.

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Wash and deseed the peppers, then cut into fine strips. Peel and crush the garlic into a bowl. Add the soy sauce and sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved.

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Cut the chicken breast into strips and season with salt and black pepper. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until golden. Remove the chicken to a plate and drain off the excess oil.

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Stir-fry the vegetables in the wok for 2 minutes until evenly cooked.

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Add the sauce mixture to the wok, bring to the boil and simmer for about 1 minute.

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Chop the chilli and add the wok with the cashew nuts and chicken strips. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Serve with rice if desired.