Yield: 8

Healthy Cashew Chicken Recipe

Cashew Chicken 301

This Healthy Cashew Chicken Recipe is not only healthy for you it's FUN to eat!! aka... tastes good!  It doesn't taste like it's "good" for you and that's a really great sign.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup agave nectar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce, can use low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, julienne
  • 1 celery stalk, sliced
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch squares
  • 1 cup cashews

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine juice, agave nectar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and seasonings.
  2. In a wok or large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp oil until it begins to smoke. Stir-fry vegtables for several minutes until the onions become fragrant. Set aside.
  3. In same skillet, heat another Tbsp of oil until smoking and stir-fry chicken chunks until browned and tender. Add cooked vegetables, cashews, and sauce mixture. Continue cooking until sauce bubbles and thickens. Serve over brown rice.
  4. Per serving: 256 calories, 15g protein, 31g carb

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 283Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 605mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 22g