Cashew Chicken With Snap Peas and Jasmine Rice
A quick, satisfying stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crisp snap peas, and crunchy cashews. Perfectly balanced with protein and healthy fats to keep your energy steady.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To save time on a tired evening, you can substitute the dry rice with a pre-cooked jasmine rice pouch or use leftover chilled rice.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup dry jasmine rice (rinsed), green onions (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Cook the rinsed jasmine rice according to…
- 01
Cook the rinsed jasmine rice according to…
Cook the rinsed jasmine rice according to package directions. Set aside and keep warm.
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Whisk together the soy sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced fresh ginger, a pinch of garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons of water to create a simple stir-fry sauce.
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Heat a drizzle of avocado oil in…
Heat a drizzle of avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with a pinch of black pepper, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
Look for: lightly browned and cooked through
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Add the sugar snap peas to the…
Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Look for: bright green and crisp-tender
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Pour the sauce over the chicken and…
Pour the sauce over the chicken and peas. Toss well and let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the chicken.
Look for: the sauce slightly thickens and coats the chicken
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Remove from heat and stir in the…
Remove from heat and stir in the roasted cashews and sliced green onions.
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Serve the cashew chicken and vegetables warm…
Serve the cashew chicken and vegetables warm over the cooked jasmine rice.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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