4.8 from 30 votes
Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
Cashew Chicken Stir Fry is so easy to make and filled with fresh veggies, chicken, and crunchy cashews. The glaze on top is incredible!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 420 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 diced zucchini
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup Snow peas
- 1 cup whole cashews
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- sliced green onions
Instructions
- Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large wok or skillet. Add the 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, and cook, tossing frequently until mostly cooked through.
- Add the 1 diced zucchini, 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, ½ cup shredded carrots, and 1 cup snow peas to the pan, and cook until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is no longer pink. Add 1 cup whole cashews.
- Pour the ¾ cup chicken broth, ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil over the chicken and vegetables.
- In a small bowl whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry. Pour the slurry into the pan and stir until incorporated. Simmer for 2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve over rice if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
420kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
893mg
(37%)
Potassium
1077mg
(31%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
4004IU
(80%)
Vitamin C
65mg
(72%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 893mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1077mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 4004IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.