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Sabrina Hermes

Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry: A Quick, Delicious Recipe!

A quick and delicious recipe for Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry that combines tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and roasted cashews in a flavorful sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cashews roasted and unsalted
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water
  • Cooked rice or quinoa for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil 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 garlic and ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the red bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar, stirring to combine.
  5. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the cashews and green onions.
  7. Serve hot over cooked rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For added heat, include a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha sauce.
  • Substitute the chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option.

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