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.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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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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Ingredients
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Next: Cook the rinsed jasmine rice according to…
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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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In a small bowl
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Keep the cashews crunchy by adding…
Keep the cashews crunchy by adding them at the very end—don't let them simmer in the sauce.
To save time on a tired…
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.
If your snap peas are exceptionally…
If your snap peas are exceptionally thick, you can add a splash of water and cover the skillet for 1 minute to help them steam before adding the sauce.
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