Soy-Free Cashew Chicken

Elevate your dinner routine with this flavorful Soy-Free Cashew Chicken recipe, a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Bursting with tender chicken breast, crunchy cashews, and colorful bell peppers, this recipe skips the soy and relies on a savory honey and rice vinegar sauce to deliver irresistible flavor. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for guests. The toasted cashews add a delightful crunch, while fresh ginger and garlic lend a fragrant, homemade touch. Serve it over fluffy rice or quinoa for a satisfying, gluten-free, and soy-free meal the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast
• 0.75 cup cashews
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 0.5 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes.

Step 2

Slice the red and green bell peppers and onion into thin strips.

Step 3

Mince the garlic cloves and ginger.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the cashews and toast them for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the chicken and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Add the sliced peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet with the chicken. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, rice vinegar, chicken broth, cornstarch, and water until smooth.

Step 10

Pour the sauce into the skillet, and bring to a simmer while stirring. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

Step 11

Stir the toasted cashews into the chicken and vegetable mixture until well coated.

Step 12

Serve the Soy-Free Cashew Chicken hot over cooked rice or quinoa, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1161.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1761.7

Total Fat 90.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.7g
Cholesterol 390.1mg	0%
Sodium 2978.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 51.8g
Protein 148.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 178.0mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 2740.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.8%

Protein: 32.7%

Carbs: 22.5%