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Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry Recipe

Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry Recipe

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Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry

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Ingredients:

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3 3/4 tsp cornstarch, divided
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 tsp dry sherry
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
3/4 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco)
1 lb chicken breast tenders , cut lengthwise into thin strips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped unsalted cashews
2 tbsp canola oil
2 cups julienne-cut red bell pepper (about 1 large)
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
3 tbsp thinly sliced green onions

Directions:

Combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and next 4 ingredients (through hot pepper sauce) in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
Combine remaining 2 3/4 teaspoons cornstarch, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and chicken in a medium bowl; toss well to coat.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cashews to pan; cook 3 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring frequently. Remove from pan.
Add oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add chicken mixture to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove chicken from pan; place in a bowl. Add bell pepper to pan; sauté 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds. Add chicken and cornstarch mixture to pan; cook 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thick. Sprinkle with cashews and green onions.
Quick rice pilaf: Cook 1 (10-ounce) package frozen white rice (such as Birds Eye SteamFresh) according to package directions. Combine cooked rice, 2 tablespoons drained chopped water chestnuts, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	545.05 Kcal (2282 kJ)
Calories from fat	343.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.16g	59%
Cholesterol	46.48mg	15%
Sodium	894.65mg	37%
Potassium	464.15mg	10%
Total Carbs	29.9g	10%
Sugars	2.64g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.24g	9%
Protein	22.83g	46%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	4%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	37.6mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	319.39 Kcal (1337 kJ)
Calories from fat	201.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.36g	59%
Cholesterol	27.24mg	15%
Sodium	524.25mg	37%
Potassium	271.98mg	10%
Total Carbs	17.52g	10%
Sugars	1.55g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.31g	9%
Protein	13.38g	46%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	4%
Iron	2mg	19%
Calcium	22mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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