Description
A savory and nutty dish featuring chicken and cashews.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup cashews
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger.
- Stir-fry until vegetables are tender.
- Add cashews and chicken broth.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- Use unsalted cashews for better control of saltiness.
- Adjust the vegetables based on your preference.
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cashew chicken, stir-fry, Chinese cuisine