Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Forget ordering from the over-priced delivery apps — this cashew chicken stir fry is as good as anything you’ll order. It’s also good for you!

Serves 4

  • 1½ lbs. (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, fat trimmed & cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces

  • 1 tbsp. white pepper

  • 1 tsp. coconut oil

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch

  • 2 oz. (60g) unsalted roasted cashew nuts

  • 14 oz. (400g) cooked white rice

  • 2 green onion, sliced

  • 1 red chili, sliced (optional)

    For the sauce:

  • 4 tbsp. water

  • 4 tbsp. tamari sauce

  • 2 tbsp. oyster sauce

  • 3 tbsp. coconut sugar

  • 1 tbsp. rice vinegar

  • 2 garlic cloves

Place the sauce ingredients into a jar or bowl, stir to combine and set aside.

Place the chicken into a large bowl, season with 2-3 tablespoons of the sauce and the white pepper. Mix to combine, cover the bowl and set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.

Add the cornstarch to the remaining sauce, mix well, and set aside.

When ready to cook, add the coconut oil to a large skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and onion to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes. Next add the chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes. Now reduce the heat to medium, and add the remaining sauce, stir continuously to warm the sauce.

Remove the skillet from the heat and mix through the cashews. Serve immediately with the cooked rice, garnished with green onions and the optional red chili.

  • Calories: 515

  • Fat: 15g

  • Carbs: 53g

  • Protein: 42g

  • Fiber: 3g

RecipeKelly MorganRecipeComment