Cashew Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
35%
Cashew Chicken
75 min.
4
906kcal

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This Cashew Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a combination of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and crunchy cashews, it's a dish that's full of flavor and texture. The sauce, a blend of catsup, soy sauce, and sesame oil, adds a savory and slightly sweet touch to the dish. This recipe is also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. The best part? It's ready in just 75 minutes, making it a quick and convenient meal for any night of the week. Serve it over a bed of white rice for a complete and satisfying dish that's sure to impress.

This recipe is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, as it includes bell peppers, carrots, and snow peas. These veggies not only add color and freshness to the dish but also provide essential nutrients like vitamin C and fiber. The chicken is a great source of protein, and the cashews add a boost of healthy fats and crunch. Overall, this Cashew Chicken is a well-balanced and flavorful dish that's sure to become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

  •  carrots sliced
  • 1.5 cups cashew pieces 
  • 0.5 cup catsup 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper to taste (more )
  •  chicken tenderloins whole cut into bite size pieces (or chicken tenders)
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth 
  • cups rice white cooked
  • cups rice white cooked
  • cups rice white cooked
  • 0.3 cup cooking oil 
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • tablespoons ginger fresh minced
  • tablespoon garlic minced
  •  bell pepper green chopped
  •  onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil 
  • cups snow peas 
  • teaspoons soya sauce 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • tablespoons worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. Combine Catsup, soy sauce, salt,Worcestershire Sauce, sugar, sesame oil, cayenne pepper, and chicken broth and set aside.In a bowl, combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt.Toss the chicken with cornstarch mixture.
  2. Heat a wok or frying pan to a high heat and add cooking oil.When oil is hot add chicken.
  3. Add gingeroot, garlic and onion.Stir fry mixture until chicken is cooked through and opaque.
  4. Add bell pepper and carrots, stir fry until tender crisp about 2-3 minutes, then add snow peas.Continue to stir fry until tender crisp.
  5. Add catsup/soysauce mixture to chicken and vegetables and cook until it comes to a boil.
  6. Add the cashews and serve immediately over a bed of white rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories906kcal
Protein11.58%
Fat37.83%
Carbs50.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
167.05
Glycemic Load
83.6
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
38.190869565217%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
1.44mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
6.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:905.62kcal
45.28%
Fat:38.78g
59.67%
Saturated Fat:5.48g
34.27%
Carbohydrates:116.72g
38.91%
Net Carbohydrates:110.76g
40.27%
Sugar:25.3g
28.12%
Cholesterol:24.59mg
8.2%
Sodium:1340.73mg
58.29%
Protein:26.71g
53.42%
Vitamin A:5963.23IU
119.26%
Manganese:2.28mg
114.03%
Vitamin C:61.07mg
74.03%
Copper:1.39mg
69.53%
Selenium:40.82µg
58.31%
Phosphorus:545.1mg
54.51%
Magnesium:210.62mg
52.65%
Vitamin B6:1.02mg
50.8%
Vitamin K:46.47µg
44.25%
Vitamin B3:6.98mg
34.91%
Iron:5.92mg
32.91%
Zinc:4.62mg
30.81%
Potassium:1024.56mg
29.27%
Vitamin B1:0.42mg
28.23%
Vitamin E:4.08mg
27.23%
Vitamin B5:2.45mg
24.49%
Fiber:5.97g
23.86%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.45%
Folate:60.32µg
15.08%
Calcium:104.69mg
10.47%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.35%
Source:food.com