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Chicken Cashew And Broccoli Stir Fry For Busy Weeknights
Try this easy one pan chicken cashew and broccoli stir fry to enjoy a quick Chinese-inspired Asian dinner perfect for busy week nights!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 263 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 ½ tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb chicken breast diced in ½ inch pieces
- 1 red pepper diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 20 dry roasted salted cashews chopped
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, heat half of the avocado oil and sesame oil with the garlic, ginger, and diced chicken breasts.
- Cook until the ingredients are browned and the chicken is cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate then set it aside for now.
- Using the same pan, add the remaining avocado and sesame oils with the broccoli and red pepper.
- Cook for about three minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken along with the soy sauce to the frying pan.
- Continue to stir the mixture constantly for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until the vegetables have become tender and the mixture is heated through.
- Sprinkle the chopped cashews on top.
- Transfer to a plate, serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Prep Them All: The cooking process for this dish happens very quickly, so it’s better to have all your ingredients prepped up and ready to go before you start.
- Roast For Extra Flavor: Using toasted cashew nuts in this recipe gives them extra flavor and crunch, which makes your dish taste way better.
- Blanch For Color: Consider blanching or steaming the broccoli florets for a minute or two before stir-frying them, as this extra step helps them retain their bright color.
- Bite-Sized Wonders: Cut both the chicken and broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces to ensure a more thorough and even cooking in the pan.
- Stock Up: If the stir-fry looks too dry, add a splash of chicken stock or chicken broth to moisten it.
Nutrition Information
Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
683mg
(28%)
Potassium
693mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1249IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
81mg
(90%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 683mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 693mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1249IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.