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One Skillet Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

A quick, one-skillet stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory peanut-tamari sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper julienned
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1/2 cup carrots julienned
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup unsalted cashews
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 4 Tbsp lower-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp all-natural peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp grated ginger
  • 2-3 Tbsp water or chicken/vegetable broth, to thin sauce

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  • Add the chicken pieces in an even layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring as needed. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the hot skillet, then add broccoli, red bell pepper, sugar snap peas, and carrots. Sauté, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • While vegetables cook, whisk together tamari (or soy sauce), peanut butter, honey, sesame oil, and grated ginger in a small bowl. Whisk in 2 to 3 tablespoons water or broth until sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, add the minced garlic and cashews, then pour the peanut sauce over everything. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer briefly until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken and vegetables, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with chopped green onions, toss once more, then serve.

Notes

  • Use lower-sodium tamari to control saltiness.
  • Adjust water/broth to reach preferred sauce thickness.
  • Slice the chicken evenly for uniform cooking.
  • Peanut butter can be natural or regular depending on texture preference.