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Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

Delicious Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry Ready in 30 Minutes

Enjoy this quick and healthy Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry that comes together in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust according to preference
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Creates a sticky sauce
  • 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce Swap for tamari to make gluten-free
Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh cloves recommended
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Water Chestnuts Provides extra crunch
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced for garnish
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce Consider homemade for personal touch
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Adds nutty flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Can use apple cider vinegar as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Honey is an excellent substitute
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil Or vegetable oil

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Marinate chicken by combining bite-sized pieces of chicken breast with low sodium soy sauce, sea salt, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add canola oil until shimmering. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer, sauté for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
  3. Push the chicken to one side of the skillet and add the diced red bell pepper, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Mix in the sliced water chestnuts and pour in the hoisin sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. To thicken the sauce, whisk together a small amount of cornstarch with water and stir it into the skillet for about 2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh chicken and vegetables for best flavor. Marinate chicken ahead of time for deeper flavor and experiment with different vegetables according to your preference.

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