Easy Paleo Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    329 kcal

Easy Paleo Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

This Easy Paleo Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry is a healthy, gluten-free weeknight meal that the whole family will love! Ready in 30 minutes and way better than takeout!

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Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup cashews
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • sea salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions plus additional for garnish
  • 2 teaspoons garlic
  • 8 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos 
  • 1 tablespoon fresh hot chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • cooked white rice or cauliflower rice, for serving
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the cashews on a small baking sheet and bake until lightly golden brown and toasted, about 10-12 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Heat the oil on med/high heat. Add in the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until almost done, but with a little bit of pink left.
  3. Add the red pepper, green onion, and garlic, and cook until tender and the chicken is no longer pink.
  4. Add rice vinegar and cook until it has evaporated, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Whisk together the water, coconut aminos, chili paste, honey, and five-spice powder.
  6. Add into the pan, turn the heat up to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook until thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes
  7. Remove from the heat, and stir in the sesame oil and cashews.
  8. Serve with rice of choice and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 309mg (13%) Potassium 690mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1100IU (22%) Vitamin C 43mg (48%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 329kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 309mg 13%
Potassium 690mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1100IU 22%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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