Cashew Chicken with Asparagus Recipe

Cashew Chicken With Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 6 :Servings

Prep: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Serving size 1/6 of recipe

Calories 301 Protein 29 g Carbohydrates 16 g Fat 14 g Fiber 2 g Sugar 6 g Sodium 582 mg

For the sauce

• 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 11/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 bundle thick asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 heaped cups) or broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
• 2/3 cup canned water chestnuts, drained (larger pieces cut in half)
• 3/4 cup raw cashews
• garnish: finely sliced green onions

Method

1. Mix together the sauce ingredients in a bowl, then set aside
2. If using previously frozen chicken breast, pat the chunks dry with a paper towel
3. Set a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add the olive oil and garlic
4. Cook for about 2 minutes to flavor the oil
5. Increase the heat to medium-high, then add the chicken breast chunks to the skillet
6. Cook until the meat browns, 5 to 9 minutes
7. Add the bell pepper and asparagus and cook until the asparagus just begins to soften but is still crispy, about 3 minutes
8. Reduce the heat to medium, then pour in the sauce
9. Stir everything together in the skillet and bring the sauce to a light simmer
10. In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot powder with 2 tablespoons of water, then pour it into the skillet and stir immediately
11. Mix everything together and allow the sauce to thicken for about 1 minute, stirring continuously
12. Finally, fold in the water chestnuts and cashews, ensuring that all the ingredients are coated with the sauce
13. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately!
14. Serve

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