Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry
User Reviews
3.5
6 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
392 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry
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Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry is loaded with healthy veggies, chicken, and a delicious stir-fry sauce. It is gluten-free, low-carb and better than takeout!
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Ingredients
Stir-Fry Sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce or Tamari* gluten-free
- 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar*
- 2 Tbsp. coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. fish sauce
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
Cashew Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs. chicken breasts cut into thin, 2-inch long slices
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 4 Tbsp. tapioca flour or cornstarch
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 tsp. ginger or ginger paste crushed
- 1 ½ cups bell pepper red or green, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ½ cups broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
- ⅓ cup dry sherry*
- 1 cup roasted cashews coarsely chopped, divided
- ¼ cup green onions finely chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine stir-fry sauce ingredients. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a gallon-sized zip-top bag place chicken slices. In a small bowl combine ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper and 2 tablespoons tapioca flour. Sprinkle over chicken in bag and toss to coat.
- Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Add garlic and ginger. Saute for one minute.
- Add bell pepper and broccoli. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour sherry into pan and scrape the bottom of the pan for any loose pieces. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add stir-fry sauce and stir to combine.
- Sift remaining 2 tablespoons tapioca flour into pan and stir to combine. Sauce should begin to thicken. Turn off heat and stir in ¾ cup cashews.
- Serve cashew chicken over rice or cauliflower rice with remaining cashews and green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
- If avoiding soy, use coconut liquid aminos instead of the soy sauce.
- You can also use other red wine or chicken broth for non-alcoholic.
- Nutritional information is calculated without rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
1798mg
(75%)
Potassium
461mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1425IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
69.8mg
(78%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1798mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1425IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 69.8mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.5
6 reviews
Good
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