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Stir Fry Chicken Cashew Nuts

Delicious Stir Fry Chicken Cashew Nuts in Just 30 Minutes

This Stir Fry Chicken Cashew Nuts is a quick, high-protein dish filled with vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast diced
  • 1 tablespoon Cornflour (Cornstarch)
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 medium Zucchini chopped
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper (Capsicum) chopped
  • 1 medium Carrot chopped
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet Chilli Sauce optional
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin or Chinese Cooking Wine
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Cashews chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or peanut oil

Equipment

  • Wok
  • Large Skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice chicken breast and chop onion, zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot. Mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sweet chili sauce, mirin, and garlic in a small bowl.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Combine diced chicken with 1 tablespoon of the prepared sauce and cornflour. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Sauté the Onions: Heat wok and add half of the sesame oil. Sauté chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Add marinated chicken to the wok and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Add the Vegetables: Toss in zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Pour in the Sauce: Add the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Add Cashews and Serve: Fold in cashews and serve over rice or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 33gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Slice chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.

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