Description
A delicious and spicy chicken stir-fry with cashews and colorful bell peppers.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the chicken in soy sauce and chili paste for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes).
- Stir in bell peppers and cashews during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Mix honey or brown sugar with chili paste and sesame oil; pour over chicken just before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of chili paste according to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg