Description
A delicious and satisfying meal with tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and colorful vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cashews
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add soy sauce and cashews, stirring to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
Notes
Can be served over rice or noodles and garnished with extra green onions or sesame seeds. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cashew chicken, quick meals, easy dinner, stir fry, Asian recipes, weeknight meals