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Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

The Cashew Chicken Stir Fry is a delightful dish that offers a balance of flavors and textures. It’s quick to prepare, customizable, and packed with protein and fresh veggies, making it perfect for a weeknight meal or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or canola/grapeseed oil)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame, defrosted
  • 4 green onions, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup unsalted cashews
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced

Instructions

  • Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well coated.
  • Chop the red bell pepper and slice the green onions.
  • Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a separate bowl.
  • Heat oil in a skillet or wok, add chicken, and sear until golden.
  • Sauté bell peppers, sugar snap peas, and green onions until crisp-tender.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, add edamame, cashews, and sauce, stirring until heated through.
  • Serve with garnished green onions and sesame seeds over rice.

Notes

Cut chicken into even pieces for consistent cooking.
Prep all ingredients before starting to streamline the cooking process.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 9
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 19
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 40
  • Cholesterol: 80