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Cashew Chicken

Cashew Chicken

Delicious Cashew Chicken recipe that balances flavors and textures in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 cup unsalted cashews
  • 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Prep your ingredients by dicing chicken and slicing bell peppers. Mince garlic and ginger.
  2. Marinate the chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch; let it rest for 15 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Push veggies aside and cook marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
  5. Add any leftover marinade and chicken broth to the skillet; stir until bubbling.
  6. Mix in cashews and garnish with green onions before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 35gFat: 18g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of chicken broth to keep moisture.

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