Curried Chicken and Cashews

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
38%
Curried Chicken and Cashews
45 min.
4
784kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Curried Chicken and Cashews, a delightful dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds while being both gluten-free and dairy-free. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 45 minutes—but also serves up to four people, making it ideal for family meals or gatherings with friends.

The combination of tender, skinless chicken breast, aromatic spices, and crunchy cashews creates a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. The Madras curry powder infuses the dish with a warm, earthy essence, while the fresh ginger and garlic add a zesty kick. The addition of fish sauce and rice vinegar enhances the umami profile, ensuring every bite is packed with deliciousness.

As you stir-fry the ingredients in a hot wok, the enticing aroma will fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to the table. Serve this delectable dish over a bed of hot, cooked short-grain rice, and watch as it becomes a favorite in your household. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fats, and carbohydrates, this meal is not only satisfying but also nourishing. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a culinary adventure with this Curried Chicken and Cashews recipe!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons canola oil divided
  • teaspoon madras curry powder 
  • 0.3 cup less-sodium chicken broth fat-free
  • 1.5 tablespoons fish sauce 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoon ginger fresh minced peeled
  • tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups onion vertically sliced
  • small chiles dried red hot
  • teaspoon rice vinegar 
  • 0.3 cup dry-roasted cashews salted chopped
  • cups short-grain rice hot cooked
  • 0.8 pound chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • wok

Directions

  1. To prepare sauce, combine the first 5 ingredients; set aside.
  2. Cut chicken across grain into 1/4-inch slices; cut slices into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
  3. Cut strips into 3-inch-long pieces.
  4. Heat a 14-inch wok over high heat.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok, swirling to coat.
  6. Add half of chicken to wok; stir-fry 2 minutes. Spoon cooked chicken into a bowl. Repeat procedure with 2 teaspoons oil and remaining chicken.
  7. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to wok, swirling to coat.
  8. Add onion, ginger, and garlic to wok; stir-fry 1 minute or until lightly browned.
  9. Add curry powder and chiles; stir-fry 30 seconds.
  10. Add sauce and chicken to wok; stir-fry 1 minute. Spoon into a serving dish.
  11. Sprinkle with cilantro and cashews.
  12. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories784kcal
Protein15.86%
Fat16.58%
Carbs67.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
77.77
Glycemic Load
96.08
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
32.130434660808%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
3.01mg
Kaempferol
0.4mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
12.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:783.71kcal
39.19%
Fat:14.17g
21.8%
Saturated Fat:2.04g
12.73%
Carbohydrates:129.97g
43.32%
Net Carbohydrates:124.11g
45.13%
Sugar:4.47g
4.97%
Cholesterol:54.43mg
18.14%
Sodium:713.55mg
31.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.51g
61.02%
Folate:372.88µg
93.22%
Manganese:1.8mg
90.13%
Vitamin B3:15.58mg
77.91%
Selenium:52.62µg
75.17%
Vitamin B1:0.96mg
63.71%
Vitamin B6:1.06mg
52.76%
Iron:7.62mg
42.32%
Phosphorus:389.7mg
38.97%
Vitamin B5:3.38mg
33.78%
Copper:0.58mg
28.91%
Magnesium:100.2mg
25.05%
Fiber:5.86g
23.46%
Zinc:2.8mg
18.69%
Potassium:626.77mg
17.91%
Vitamin K:13.45µg
12.81%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.31%
Vitamin E:1.64mg
10.92%
Vitamin C:6.74mg
8.17%
Vitamin A:221.94IU
4.44%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4.01%
Calcium:37.84mg
3.78%
Source:My Recipes