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Cashew chicken stir-fry on oval plate on wood backdrop

Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

Nutrivore Score - 396
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 710kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or oil of choice
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ginger finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon galangal powder
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts, chopped into ½-inch pieces
  • 8 ounces mushrooms about 2 cups, sliced
  • 1 5-ounce can bamboo shoots drained and rinsed
  • 1 5-ounce can water chestnuts drained and rinsed
  • 4 to 6 bunches bok choy tatsoi, pak choi, or similar vegetable (about 1½ pounds or 14 to 16 cups chopped)
  • 8 ounces cashews (raw and whole), about 1½ cups
  • 1 cup chicken stock divided
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • Rice or cauliflower rice, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat a wok over medium-high heat (you can also use a very large sauté pan). Add the oil, garlic, and galangal and cook about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until thoroughly done, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts. Cook 3 to 4 more minutes, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are mostly cooked.
  • Add the bok choy, cashews, and ½ cup of the stock. Cook until the greens start to wilt, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • In a small bowl, mix arrowroot powder, vinegar, and salt with the remaining ½ cup of stock to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the wok and stir until thickened, about 2 more minutes. Taste and add more salt, as needed, before serving.
  • Serve over rice or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry
Amount per Serving
Calories
710
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
50
g
77
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
25
g
Cholesterol
 
149
mg
50
%
Sodium
 
1320
mg
57
%
Potassium
 
2192
mg
63
%
Carbohydrates
 
30
g
10
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
42
g
84
%
Vitamin A
 
25140
IU
503
%
Vitamin C
 
253
mg
307
%
Calcium
 
627
mg
63
%
Iron
 
8
mg
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.