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Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
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4.80 from 43 votes

Easy Cashew Chicken {30-Minute Meal}

This easy Cashew Chicken stir fry is better than takeout and great for meal prep. Plus, the sauce is made using mostly pantry staples!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 333kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced in half
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cashews

Stir fry sauce

  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari if gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, season chicken with salt & pepper, then toss with cornstarch. Meanwhile, mix the stir fry sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over med-high heat. Add carrots and mushrooms to skillet, cooking for 5 minutes until carrots soften and mushrooms release juices. Add chicken and saute for another 5 minutes until browned, stirring often.
  • Add onion, green pepper and red pepper to the skillet, sauteeing another 2-3 minutes, then add sauce, cooking for 2-3 more minutes until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in cashews, then remove from heat. Serve garnished with sesame seeds (optional), and enjoy!

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Notes

Make this stir fry in a wok for an authentic stir fry flavour.
Serve your stir fry with a side of brown rice, cauliflower rice or steamed broccoli.
Roast the cashews in the oven for 10-15 mins at 350°F before adding them to the stir fry.
Add in more veggies like zucchini, broccoli, snap peas, bok choy or water chestnuts.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave, a wok or a pan on the stovetop.
Freeze the stir fry for 2-3 weeks. Defrost in the fridge then reheat as normal.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 828mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3623IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg