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Sweet and Spicy Cashew Stir-Fry Chicken Recipe

Sweet and Spicy Cashew Stir-Fry Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
5 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup oil
2 tbsp minced fresh gingerroot (can use up to 1 tbsp more if desired)
1 tbsp minced fresh garlic
1 small onion, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 carrots, sliced thinly diagonally
2 cups cashews (or to taste)
1/2 cup ketchup
4 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (can use more to taste)
1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions:

Combine all sauce ingredients; set aside.
In a medium bowl, toss together the chicken with cornstarch, sugar and salt (making sure that the chicken is coated well).
Heat a wok or large frypan with oil to hot (not smoking).
Add in chicken, ginger, garlic and onion; stir-fry about 1 minute.
Add in peppers and carrots, stir-fry about 2-3 minutes.
Add in the prepared sauce, cook stirring until simmering.
Add in cashews and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	901.22 Kcal (3773 kJ)
Calories from fat	514.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	57.15g	88%
Cholesterol	116.03mg	39%
Sodium	1867.77mg	78%
Potassium	1294.43mg	28%
Total Carbs	48.7g	16%
Sugars	13.44g	54%
Dietary Fiber	4.69g	19%
Protein	56.45g	113%
Vitamin C	49.4mg	82%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	40%
Iron	23mg	128%
Calcium	68.9mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	208.06 Kcal (871 kJ)
Calories from fat	118.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.19g	88%
Cholesterol	26.79mg	39%
Sodium	431.21mg	78%
Potassium	298.84mg	28%
Total Carbs	11.24g	16%
Sugars	3.1g	54%
Dietary Fiber	1.08g	19%
Protein	13.03g	113%
Vitamin C	11.4mg	82%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	40%
Iron	5.3mg	128%
Calcium	15.9mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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