Description
Cashew Chicken Stir Fry delivers a fast, restaurant‑style dinner with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and crunchy cashews tossed in a savory soy‑grape juice sauce. Aromatic ginger and garlic add depth, while the quick skillet method keeps everything bright and nutritious. Ready in 20 minutes, this easy recipe serves four and pairs perfectly with rice or noodles for a satisfying, balanced meal. Add a splash of fresh lime juice just before serving for extra brightness and a hint of citrus aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cashews
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp grape juice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add diced chicken and stir‑fry until browned and cooked through, about 5‑7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute.
- Add mixed vegetables; stir‑fry 3‑4 minutes until crisp‑tender.
- Whisk soy sauce and grape juice; pour over chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat.
- Add cashews; cook 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper; serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add chili paste or fresh chilies. Toasted sesame seeds or a squeeze of lime juice add flavor at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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