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Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Cashew chicken stir fry is an easy dinner that can be on the table in 30 minutes! Chicken, veggies, and cashews are coated in a delicious, sweet, spicy, garlicy sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 421 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Stir Fry
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil, canola or grape seed oil are alternative options
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame, defrosted
  • 4 green onions sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup unsalted cashews
Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha, optional
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil, optional
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced

Instructions

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  1. Place the chopped chicken in a bowl and toss them together with the cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  2. Chop the vegetables and have them ready to go next to stove. In a bowl or glass measuring cup whisk together the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it's very hot and then add in the oil. Swirl it to coat the bottom then dump the chicken. Spread it into a single layer and let it sear in the pan for a couple minutes before tossing it around.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the skillet onto a plate. Add additional oil if needed and then add in the peppers, green onions, and sugar snap peas. Cook the vegetables until they are crisp tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the chicken back into the skillet along with the edamame, cashews, and sauce. Stir everything together so that it's coated in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Garnish with extra green onions and sesame seeds if desired and serve over rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 421kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 486mg (20%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421

% Daily Value*

Calories 421kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 486mg 20%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.