Chicken-Cashew Stir-Fry

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
19%
Chicken-Cashew Stir-Fry
45 min.
6
520kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with a delightful and nutritious dish? Look no further than this Chicken-Cashew Stir-Fry! This vibrant and colorful meal is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also packs a punch of flavor and texture that will leave your taste buds dancing.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying meal that serves six, making it perfect for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. The combination of tender chicken thighs, crunchy cashews, and a medley of fresh vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and snow peas creates a harmonious balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. Plus, the addition of sweet pineapple chunks adds a tropical twist that complements the savory elements beautifully.

With only 520 calories per serving, this dish is a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on taste. Whether you’re looking for a hearty lunch, a main course for dinner, or a delicious meal to impress your guests, this Chicken-Cashew Stir-Fry is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So grab your wok and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • cup bell pepper red (3 x)
  • 0.5 cup carrots diagonally sliced
  • 0.3 cup cashew pieces 
  • cups rice long-grain hot cooked
  • 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 0.5 cup fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free
  • cup spring onion divided chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons honey 
  • tablespoon soy sauce low-sodium
  • cup mushrooms sliced
  • tablespoons cooking oil divided
  • small onion cut into 8 wedges
  • tablespoons oyster sauce (such as Kame)
  • 0.3 cup pineapple chunks canned drained
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • pound strips. cut into bite-size pieces
  • cup snow peas 
  • teaspoons citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a stir-fry pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 1/2 cup green onions and onion wedges; stir-fry 1 minute.
  4. Add bell pepper and carrot; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  5. Add mushrooms and peas; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  6. Remove vegetable mixture from pan. Keep warm.
  7. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan over medium-high heat.
  8. Add chicken; stir-fry 5 minutes.
  9. Add broth mixture, vegetable mixture, pineapple, cashews, and crushed red pepper; bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute or until thick. Stir in 1/2 cup green onions.
  10. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories520kcal
Protein15.47%
Fat36.57%
Carbs47.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.38
Glycemic Load
51.83
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
23.174347867136%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
0.33mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
4.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:520.2kcal
26.01%
Fat:21.14g
32.52%
Saturated Fat:4.46g
27.88%
Carbohydrates:62.38g
20.79%
Net Carbohydrates:59.21g
21.53%
Sugar:9.67g
10.75%
Cholesterol:74.09mg
24.7%
Sodium:689.81mg
29.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.12g
40.25%
Vitamin A:3016.76IU
60.34%
Vitamin C:47.56mg
57.64%
Manganese:1.04mg
51.81%
Vitamin K:48.86µg
46.53%
Selenium:30.21µg
43.15%
Vitamin B6:0.61mg
30.53%
Vitamin B3:5.67mg
28.33%
Phosphorus:282.32mg
28.23%
Copper:0.43mg
21.48%
Vitamin B5:1.98mg
19.81%
Magnesium:72.72mg
18.18%
Zinc:2.5mg
16.65%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.05%
Potassium:529.56mg
15.13%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.6%
Iron:2.31mg
12.81%
Fiber:3.17g
12.66%
Folate:48.07µg
12.02%
Vitamin E:1.8mg
12.01%
Vitamin B12:0.56µg
9.42%
Calcium:59.08mg
5.91%
Source:My Recipes