Curried chicken & cashew rice

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
49%
Curried chicken & cashew rice
5 min.
2
468kcal

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If you're looking for a quick, delicious, and nutritious meal that satisfies your craving for bold flavors, look no further than this Curried Chicken & Cashew Rice! Packed with a delightful mix of spices, tender chicken, and crunchy cashews, this dish is the perfect balance of health and indulgence. Best of all, it’s gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs.

Imagine the aromatic curry paste warming in your pan as you prepare this vibrant meal in just 5 minutes. The beauty of this recipe lies not only in its simplicity but also in its versatility; you can easily substitute with whatever cooked protein you have on hand or incorporate additional vegetables for an extra nutritional boost. With a handful of frozen peas and a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon juice, every bite bursts with flavor, leaving your taste buds dancing.

Whether you're whipping it up for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner, this Curried Chicken & Cashew Rice is also packed with energy at just 468 calories per serving. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and treat yourself to this delightful meal that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • tbsp curry paste 
  •  pepper flakes chopped
  • 250 basmati rice cooked
  • servings chicken cooked
  • handful peas frozen
  • 50 roasted cashews 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. Put curry paste in a wok or large frying pan and heat it up (if you like spicy food, add chopped chilli, too).
  2. Stir in basmati rice, the shredded cooked chicken or turkey, the frozen peas and the roasted cashews. Stir fry until piping hot, then season with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  3. Serves 2.

Nutrition Facts

Calories468kcal
Protein24.87%
Fat35.18%
Carbs39.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
99.17
Glycemic Load
38.6
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
20.129130467125%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:467.63kcal
23.38%
Fat:18.25g
28.08%
Saturated Fat:4.17g
26.06%
Carbohydrates:46.63g
15.54%
Net Carbohydrates:44.71g
16.26%
Sugar:3.26g
3.62%
Cholesterol:63.75mg
21.25%
Sodium:71.26mg
3.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.03g
58.07%
Selenium:33.34µg
47.63%
Vitamin C:36.06mg
43.72%
Manganese:0.86mg
42.8%
Vitamin B3:7.85mg
39.23%
Copper:0.72mg
36.04%
Phosphorus:350.27mg
35.03%
Vitamin B6:0.65mg
32.34%
Vitamin A:1434.57IU
28.69%
Magnesium:103.64mg
25.91%
Zinc:3.37mg
22.49%
Iron:3.22mg
17.88%
Vitamin B5:1.67mg
16.74%
Potassium:461.05mg
13.17%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.49%
Vitamin K:11.95µg
11.38%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.8%
Folate:32.25µg
8.06%
Fiber:1.92g
7.66%
Calcium:48.17mg
4.82%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.11%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
2.98%