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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cashew Chicken with Veggie Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cornstarch, and 3 teaspoons soy sauce until fully combined.
- 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
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
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.
- Calories 495.44 kcal High 25%
- Protein 61.61 g Good Source 123%
- Carbohydrate 25.95 g 9%
- Total Fat 19.05 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 2.69 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 146.59 mg High 49%
- Sodium 1199.52 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 4.83 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 5.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 75.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.95 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 474.94 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 74.9 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 36.48 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Soy 🌱
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
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 495.44 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 495.44 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.
- Is Cashew Chicken with Veggie Stir-Fry healthy?
- Cashew Chicken with Veggie Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 495.44 calories and 61.61 g of protein, or 123% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1199.52 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.69 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Soy, Celery and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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