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Sabrina Hermes

Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry: A Delicious Quick Recipe!

A quick and delicious recipe for Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry that combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and fresh vegetables in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup unsalted cashews
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Cooked rice or quinoa for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the cashews and toast them for about 2-3 minutes until golden, stirring frequently. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
  3. Add the red bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir to combine.
  6. Return the chicken and cashews to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  7. Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with tofu or tempeh.
  • Add more vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition.

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