Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts Rezept

A vibrant and flavorful Basil Chicken & Cashew Stir-Fry, inspired by Elizabeth Chong's Easy Chinese Cookbook! This recipe is quick, easy, and packed with fresh basil, crunchy cashews, and tender chicken. We've boosted the veggie content and skipped the sugar for a healthier, lighter twist on a classic. Get ready for a delicious 20-minute meal!

Vorbereitung 10 Min.
Kochzeit 20 Min.
Kalorien 431.4 kcal
Eiweiß 66g
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Zutaten für Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts

  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 cup cashew nuts
  • 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1-2 red chilies, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin slices
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • juice of 1/2 lime (or lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • steamed rice

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Zubereitung von Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in a pre-heated wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 cup cashew nuts and fry until light golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Remove cashews and set aside on paper towels to drain.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil to the wok.
  5. Add 1/2 medium onion (thinly sliced), 1-2 red chilies (finely chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced) and stir-fry until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  7. Add 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into thin slices) and stir-fry for 2 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
  8. Stir in the reserved cashews and the remaining 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves.
  9. Add 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or to taste), the juice of 1/2 lime (or lemon), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Stir to combine.
  10. Serve hot over steamed rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

25g

Carbs

5g

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts?

Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts dauert insgesamt etwa 30 Minuten – ungefähr 10 Minuten Vorbereitung und 20 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts?

Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts hat etwa 431.4 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 66 g Eiweiß, 5 g Kohlenhydraten und 41 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts sind Peanut Oil, Unsalted Dry Roasted Cashews, Onion, Red Chili Pepper, Garlic Cloves, Fresh Basil Leaf. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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