Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
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Excellent
Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
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This cashew chicken stir fry is full of sauteed chicken, veggies, and crunchy cashews, all coated in a simple savory sauce. No need to order take out when you can make your own at home!
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Ingredients
For the Stir Fry
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
- 2 small zucchini quartered lengthwise then sliced into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup mushrooms quartered
- 1 onion coarsely chopped
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup roasted cashews unsalted or low sodium
For the Sauce
- ⅓ cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
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Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes or until just softened.
- Add the mushrooms and zucchini to the pan and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and just browned.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan, place on a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil. Increase the heat to medium high.
- Place the chicken in the pan and season with the salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar and cornstarch.
- Return the vegetables to the pan with the chicken and pour the sauce over the top. Increase the heat to high and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
- Stir in cashews and serve immediately, over rice if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
289
(14%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
822mg
(34%)
Potassium
881mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
230IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
23.3mg
(26%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 822mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 881mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 23.3mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
171 reviews
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