Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts Receita

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!

Preparo 10 min
Cozimento 20 min
Calorias 431.4 kcal
Proteína 66g
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Ingredientes para 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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Como fazer 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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Quanto tempo leva para fazer Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts?

Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts leva cerca de 30 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 10 minutos de preparo e 20 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts?

Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts tem aproximadamente 431.4 calorias por porção, com cerca de 66 g de proteína, 5 g de carboidratos e 41 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts?

Os principais ingredientes de Basil Chicken And Cashew Nuts são Peanut Oil, Unsalted Dry Roasted Cashews, Onion, Red Chili Pepper, Garlic Cloves, Fresh Basil Leaf. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.

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