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Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

This simple and delicious cashew chicken stir-fry is fast, healthy and a great way to get in your daily vegetables and protein!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 449 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Stir Fry Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1-2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger, which you will fry in Step 2)
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar (to taste!)
Cashew Chicken Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound chicken breast, chopped
  • 1 large red pepper cleaned and sliced
  • 2 cups Snow peas
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashews
  • 4 servings noodles of your choice, rice, etc

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients except for the sugar. IF you are using fresh ginger, then wait and fry it with the fresh garlic in step 2. Add sugar to taste, then set aside.
  2. Take the tablespoon of oil and heat in a large pan or wok. Fry the chicken until the chicken is well browned and cooked through. Add in the garlic and ginger, saute for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add in your vegetables and fry until tender-crisp.
  4. Take the sauce mixture and add to the vegetables, stirring until the mixture thickens slightly, 1-2 minutes. 
  5. Add in the cashews, warm slightly. Serve alone or over pasta or vermicelli noodles.

Notes

  • Sesame oil is my favorite flavor in this dish, so I add two teaspoons to give it some more depth. You can use one if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 449kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 1015mg (42%) Potassium 876mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1850IU (37%) Vitamin C 84mg (93%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 449

% Daily Value*

Calories 449kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 1015mg 42%
Potassium 876mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1850IU 37%
Vitamin C 84mg 93%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

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