Delicious Cashew Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide a similar crunch with less fat.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and chicken thighs are less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

Marinate the chicken with salt, baking soda, water, cornstarch, and oil.

In a hot cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and stir-fry the marinated chicken until done to your liking.

Remove the chicken and set aside.

In the same pan, stir-fry the bell peppers, onions, and broccoli until tender-crisp, about 1-2 minutes.

Add the soy sauce mixture and the cooked chicken back into the pan along with the cashews; stir to combine.

Serve over cooked rice and top with sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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