Mom was an awesome baker, and everyone loved all of her cookies, but her peanut butter cookies were extra special. When we made these, my job was to roll the dough into balls, then roll them in sugar and press then flat using a fork. Oh my gosh, these were so good, especially right out of the oven. Cooking with my mom, during the years of my childhood, are some of the memories I treasure most.
There is just something special about peanut butter. For my family, it means “comfort” and of course “tasty”. My husband and daughter are the biggest peanut butter fanatics I know, and they enjoy pretty much everything I make that uses it. It can be used in so much more than just baked goods and sandwiches – I often include when I prepare dinner too.
Needless to say, I was intrigued when I heard that Jif (who happens to make the best peanut butter around, in our opinion), also makes almond and cashew butters. OH MY. As I mentioned above, I have always enjoyed cooking with peanut butter, so to be able to create new recipes using other nut butters just tickles me to no end. Now this was going to be fun! I already mixed things up a bit, when I created my Autumn Almond Muffins recipe using Jif Almond Butter, but this time I wanted to create something for dinner, using Jif Cashew Butter!
I created a fantastic (if I do say so myself!) recipe that I think your family will love. My family went nuts (pun totally intended!) when I served this Creamy Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry, which used Jif Cashew Butter. I actually doubled the recipe, since I was going to service with rice, and just because I wanted extra of this delicious sauce.
Creamy Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
6 chicken breasts, cut up into small pieces
1 Cup Jif Cashew Butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (you can add more if you like to spice things up)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar
3 cloves crushed garlic
1/4 cup peanut oil
4 green onions sliced
Preparation:
In a large bowl, combine Jif Cashew Butter, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, garlic.
Whisk together until smooth.
Add peanut oil to large skillet or wok and add chicken. Cook until over medium/high heat until chicken is no longer translucent. Drain and add peanut sauce. Stir to coat all pieces.
Turn heat to medium/low heat and cook for about 7 minutes, add green onions and serve. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. This can be served over rice or noodles. YUM!
Is your mouth watering yet? I have a feeling that my family will be requesting this quite often. I was hoping to have leftovers so I could enjoy it the next day, but no such luck.
And for more delicious chicken recipes, make sure you visit the Moms of Faith 12 Scrumptious Chicken Recipes post!
*The J.M. Smucker Company has compensated me to promote its Jif Almond & Cashew Butters “Mix Up Mealtime” Campaign. All opinions are my own.
24 Responses
Yum! That looks better than any take out.
Oh boy, that cashew chicken looks so yummy! I’m excited to try out the almond butter since my son is allergic to peanut butter. I think an almond butter choke recipe would be a great way to mix up our dessert!
I didn’t know they mixed up jif like this my kids love peanut butter but I am not a fan they would love this though.
What a great way to mix up the usual mealtime routine! The Jif Cashew Butter probably would be awesome in many other Asian themed recipes as well. I bet I could probably use this in my favorite quick sesame noodle recipe too!
Cashew Chicken Stir fry at home? I’m all about that! And this recipe looks very easy to throw together, which is exactly what I look for when it comes to family meals!
It is very simple!
I didn’t realize Jif made these other nut butters. I am SO going to check them out and I do like your recipe idea too! Delish!
Yes, my mouth is totally watering! I didn’t know that Jif made other nut butters. My husband and son go though so much peanut butter, and I know that these would be a hit here too. I really want to try the almond butter!
I had no idea Jif made other nut butters- but my kids have a lot of friends w peanut allergies and we will be looking for the almond butter!!
Interesting recipe. I remember homemade PB cookies too. Too bad I’ve learned I’m allergic as an adult. I’d love to see about making almond cookies. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Oh WOW! I never would have thought of this. Looks delicious and I’m craving this now!
Ohhh yum! I will be trying this. I didn’t know Jif made other nut butters either!
This looks really good! I’ve never tried to make asian food myself.
Ohhh man, my mouth is watering! I totally pinned this for future! I had no clue that Jif recently came out with Cashew and Almond butter! That is so exciting! 🙂 Thanks for sharing such a yummy looking recipe!
You are very welcome! I think you will really enjoy it. You could make this with Jif peanut butter as well. Maybe I’ll have to try Almond Butter in it next time!
I bet that tastes amazing! I pinned it so I can try it. I’ve never heard of those JIF varieties, I definitely need to keep an eye out for them!
I think I’m going to try this with veggies/tofu this weekend. It looks really simple to make & tasty!!
Oh my gosh, I LOVE cashew butter, but I had no idea you could buy it! I have always made mine and I always wondered, “Why doesn’t anyone sell this?!” 🙂 That sauce looks absolutely amazing!
Why thank you! Not tooting my own horn here, but it was really, really good! Of course Jif helped just a bit 🙂
I pinned the recipe and I’ll give it a go next week. Looks so yummy!
Ok this looks super delish and one I have to try thanks for sharing this one.
That looks so delicious I will surely have to give this a try..My kids would love it 🙂
It really is a comfort food!
I’ve never had cashew chicken, but it looks great.