Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry with Water Chestnuts
Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry with Water Chestnuts brings tender strips of chicken together with crisp bell pepper and crunchy water chestnuts in a glossy soy-ginger sauce accented by a hint of heat. The toasted cashews add rich nuttiness and satisfying texture, making it a weeknight-friendly dish that feels special. Serve it over steamed rice for a balanced, flavorful dinner.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry with Water Chestnuts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 38
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the chicken broth, then stir in the soy sauce, ginger, and hot sauce. Set aside.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken; cook and stir until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- 3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the wok. Add the onion, bell pepper, and water chestnuts; cook and stir until the onion is softened and the water chestnuts are hot, about 5 minutes. Stir the reserved sauce to redistribute the cornstarch, then add it to the wok. Bring to a boil. Add the reserved chicken; stir until the sauce thickens and the chicken is hot. Sprinkle with cashews.
- Calories 482.41 kcal High 24%
- Protein 35.94 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 38.62 g 14%
- Total Fat 22.59 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 3.53 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 74.17 mg High 25%
- Sodium 1004.42 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 7.21 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 7.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 41.13 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 4.08 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 831.13 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 76.52 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 7.12 mg Low Source 8%
- 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 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Cashew Stir Fry with Water Chestnuts is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cashews, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 482.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry with Water Chestnuts made of?
- The main ingredients are Cashews, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry with Water Chestnuts?
- 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 482.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry with Water Chestnuts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry with Water Chestnuts healthy?
- Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry with Water Chestnuts has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 482.41 calories and 35.94 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1004.42 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.53 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Soy, Corn and Onions, 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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