Description
Healthy Cashew Chicken Stir Fry is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressive dinner parties. Tender chicken breast, crunchy bell peppers, and roasted cashews create a delightful texture while a savory-sweet sauce brings everything together. This stir fry is not only visually appealing but also nutritious, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a quick yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red and yellow)
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded (green or Napa)
- 1 cup roasted unsalted cashews
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and slicing vegetables.
- In a bowl, marinate chicken with soy sauce, ginger paste, and honey/maple syrup for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and cabbage; stir-fry until slightly softened (3-4 minutes).
- Mix in cashews and combine well.
- Pour in cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce while stirring constantly for about a minute.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg