Description
Cashew Chicken stir-fry features tender chicken, crunchy cashews, bell pepper, broccoli and a glossy grape-juice soy sauce. This quick, easy recipe serves 4, stays under 400 calories per serving, and delivers a perfect sweet‑savory balance ideal for weeknight dinners. Perfect for families seeking a flavorful, nutritious Asian‑inspired meal that cooks in 30 minutes and pairs well with rice or cauliflower rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cashews
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons grape-juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and broccoli, stirring for about 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, grape-juice, cornstarch, and chicken broth. Pour the mixture into the skillet.
- Add cashews and green onions, stirring well to coat everything. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- For extra crunch
- toast cashews in a dry pan before adding. Adjust salt to taste. Swap chicken broth for low‑sodium broth to reduce sodium. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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