chicken cashew stir fry
This cashew chicken is chunks of crispy chicken and roasted cashews tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. Serve over rice for the perfect easy dinner option!
Servings: 4
Calories: 390kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons cornstarch divided use
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews
- 3 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a bowl with 1/4 cup cornstarch and salt and pepper. Toss to coat chicken evenly.
- In a large non stick pan, or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken, stirring often, until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate .
- leaving 1 teaspoon of oil in the pan. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
- In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Pour the sauce mixture into the pan.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer. Place the cornstarch in a bowl with 2 tablespoons cold water and whisk to combine.
- Pour the cornstarch into the pan and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened.
- Place the chicken and cashews in the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.
- Serve over cooked white rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg