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Basil Cashew Chicken

Basil Cashew Chicken is an easy, healthy 30 minute dinner with veggies, chicken and nuts in a savory-sweet sauce. It has 32 grams of protein!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 386kcal
Author: Olena Osipov

Ingredients

For the Stir Fry:

  • 1 cup cashews raw and unsalted
  • 3 chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons any flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large red bell peppers cut into large pieces
  • 2 cups brown mushrooms cut into quarters or halves
  • 2 cups green beans cut into 1-2 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup basil chopped
  • 2 tablespoons oil for frying

For the Sauce:

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, add chicken stock, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar and cornstarch. Whisk and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, add chicken and sprinkle with flour, salt and pepper. Stir to coat and set aside.
  • Preheat large skillet on medium-high heat, add cashews and cook until browned, for about 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Return skillet to heat and swirl 1 tablespoon of oil to coat. Add chicken and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring only a few times and allowing to brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Swirl remaining oil and add bell peppers, mushrooms and green beans. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • Add previously cooked chicken and cashews, whisk the sauce and pour it over. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until sauce has thickened, stirring a few times. Turn off heat and sprinkle with basil.
  • Serve cashew chicken over rice, rice noodles or cauliflower rice.

Notes

  • Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: Reheat in a microwave or on the stove with a bit of water or broth until heated through.
  • Freeze: Chicken does freeze well but not the veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 633mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g