Spicy Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry Recipe

Submitted by k_j

Makes 4 servings

Spicy Chicken Cashew Stir-fry

Ingredients

3/4	lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2	tablespoons oyster sauce
1	tablespoon soy sauce
1	tablespoon brown sugar
2	teaspoons cornstarch
1/3	cup cold water
2	tablespoons olive oil
1	onion, sliced
2	fresh red chili peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips
1	teaspoon minced garlic
1/2	cup roasted cashews, unsalted or salted

Directions

Cut chicken breasts into bite size pieces; set aside.
In a bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch; add in the water; stir and set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium high heat.
Stir-fry onion for 1 minute.
Add in the chile peppers and garlic; stir fry 1-2 minutes or until onion gets crisp-tender.
Remove from skillet and set aside.
Add chicken to skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink.
Push chicken over to the side of the skillet.
Add sauce to the middle of the skillet; stir until thickened and bubbly.
Put onion mixture back into the skillet; stir everything together to coat with the sauce; cook for 1 more minute.
Add in cashews; stir.
Season if desired with salt/pepper.
Serve right away over hot cooked rice.

Categories

Chicken, Main Dish, Asian, Easter, Fourth of July, Stir Fry

Serving Size 166.7g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

350

Calories from Fat

189

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat

21.0g

32%

Saturated Fat

4.2g

21%

Cholesterol

76mg

25%

Sodium

362mg

15%

Total Carbohydrates

12.7g

Dietary Fiber

1.0g

Sugars

4.3g

Protein

27.7g

Vitamin A 2%	•	Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 3%	•	Iron 13%

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

Good points

High in niacin