Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

  • Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Servings: 3
  • Serving Size: 5.5 ounces
  • Stage: Post-Recovery

INGREDIENTS:

  • Chicken breast, skinless, uncooked - 240 grams
  • Sesame oil - 1 tsp (5 grams)
  • Green bell pepper - 1 medium (140 grams)
  • Cashews, raw and unsalted - 1 1/2 oz (42 grams)
  • Quinoa, cooked - 3/4 cup (139 grams)(or 1/4 cup uncooked)

INGREDIENTS FOR SAUCE:

  • Garlic clove - 1 medium (4 grams)(or 1 tsp minced garlic)
  • Ginger root, grated - 1/2 tbsp (5 grams)
  • Soy-sauce, low sodium - 3 tbsp (45 grams)
  • Agave syrup - 1 tbsp (21 grams)
  • Hoisin sauce - 1/2 tbsp (8 grams)
  • Rice vinegar - 1/2 tbsp (8 grams)
  • Sesame oil - 1/2 tsp
  • Wheat flour, all-purpose - 1/2 tsp

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Add all the sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk until the flour is fully dissolved. Set aside. 2. Chop the green bell pepper and chicken breast.
  2. Place a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the sesame oil and the chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes and then add the bell peppers. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked (no pink).
  3. Reduce the heat to low and add the sauce and cashews. Let stand for 1-2 minutes so the sauce thickens and then turn off the heat.
  4. Serve with cooked quinoa and enjoy!

*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of ingredients. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. We recommend storing the quinoa separate from the stir-fry. If using uncooked quinoa then use 1/4 cup and cook it before starting the recipe.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 295
  • Protein 24 grams
  • Carbs 25 grams
  • Fat 12 grams
  • Fiber 3 grams
  • Sugar 8 grams
  • Iron 15% DV
  • Calcium 3% DV
  • Sodium 28% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Nutritionist notes: Make sure that the soy sauce is low-sodium.

Tags: high-protein, dairy-free, asian, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.