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Cashew Chicken with Veggie Stir-Fry

Cashew Chicken with Veggie Stir-Fry balances tender, Cajun-seasoned chicken with a crisp mix of cabbage, snap peas, asparagus, and bell pepper, all glossed in a light soy-based sauce. Toasty cashews add buttery crunch and a hint of richness, making it a vibrant weeknight dinner that’s quick enough for busy evenings yet special enough for casual entertaining.

  • Prep25 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Cashew Chicken with Veggie Stir-Fry
  1. 1

    Season the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cornstarch, and 3 teaspoons soy sauce until fully combined.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a deep frying pan or wok over high heat. Cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until cooked through, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and drain any accumulated liquid.

  4. 4

    Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the frying pan or wok over high heat. Stir-fry the cabbage, snap peas, asparagus, celery, red bell pepper, green onions, and bamboo shoots for 1 minute. Stir in 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender but still crisp, about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir the chicken into the cabbage mixture. Pour the chicken broth mixture over the chicken mixture, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low; add the cashews and cook until heated through, 1 minute. Sprinkle with paprika.

About This Recipe

Cashew Chicken with Veggie Stir Fry is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Bamboo Shoots, Cajun Seasoning, and Celery. Each serving provides about 481.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Cashew Chicken with Veggie Stir-Fry?
It is a Cajun and Creole stir fry recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Cashew Chicken with Veggie Stir-Fry made of?
The main ingredients are Asparagus, Bamboo Shoots, Cajun Seasoning, Celery, Chicken Breast. The full list of 15 is above.
What goes well with Cashew Chicken with Veggie Stir-Fry?
Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Cashew Chicken with Veggie Stir-Fry?
About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 481.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Cashew Chicken with Veggie Stir-Fry easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.

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