Description
Whip up this vibrant cashew chicken recipe in just 30 minutes! Tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and colorful veggies come together in a delightful stir-fry that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting the chicken, bell peppers, and broccoli.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chicken to the skillet; cook until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in bell peppers and broccoli; stir-fry until vibrant but crisp (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch mixture. Pour over the stir-fry.
- Allow the sauce to simmer until slightly thickened (2-3 minutes). Serve hot over steamed rice or quinoa.
Notes
- For added crunch, feel free to swap out cashews for peanuts.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes or diced chili peppers if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg