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Cashew Chicken Stir Fry in a stainless steel skillet
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5 from 2 votes

Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Cashew chicken stir fry is an easy dinner that can be on the table in 30 minutes! Chicken, veggies, and cashews are coated in a delicious, sweet, spicy, garlicy sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Chicken + Poultry, Skillet + One Pot Meals
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: cashew chicken, cashews, chicken, stir fry
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Ingredients

Stir Fry

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil, canola or grape seed oil are alternative options
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame, defrosted
  • 4 green onions sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup unsalted cashews

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha, optional
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil, optional
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced

Instructions

  • Place the chopped chicken in a bowl and toss them together with the cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  • Chop the vegetables and have them ready to go next to stove. In a bowl or glass measuring cup whisk together the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it's very hot and then add in the oil. Swirl it to coat the bottom then dump the chicken. Spread it into a single layer and let it sear in the pan for a couple minutes before tossing it around.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the skillet onto a plate. Add additional oil if needed and then add in the peppers, green onions, and sugar snap peas. Cook the vegetables until they are crisp tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken back into the skillet along with the edamame, cashews, and sauce. Stir everything together so that it's coated in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce has thickened.
  • Garnish with extra green onions and sesame seeds if desired and serve over rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 486mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g