⏱ 30 min totalBasil Cashew Chicken
Per 1 serving · 320 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein46g38% of calories
- Carbs35g29% of calories
- Fat18g33% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Basil Cashew Chicken (320 g) has 487 calories, with 46 g of protein, 35 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (38% of calories). It is high in protein (91% DV), Vitamin C (25% DV) and Vitamin K (49% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 69% and 41% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein91%
- Vitamin C25%
- Vitamin K49%
- Thiamine29%
- Riboflavin (B2)30%
- Niacin118%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E12%
- Vitamin B1217%
- Potassium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium69%
- Cholesterol41%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅛ cup White rice
6 oz Chicken breast
1 tbsp Oyster sauce
1 tbsp Tamari soy sauce
½ tbsp Sesame oil
1 cloves, minced Garlic
¼ tbsp Ginger root
¼ pepper Serrano pepper
½ oz Cashews
½ cup leaves, whole Basil
¼ fruit without refuse Mango
Directions
- 1
Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- 2
Combine the chicken with oyster sauce and soy sauce in a bowl and marinate for 10 minutes.
- 3
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add half of the sesame oil, then the garlic, ginger, and serrano pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Increase the heat to medium-high, add remaining sesame oil and the marinated chicken. Stir-fry until cooked through to 165°F, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the cashews and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and stir in the Thai basil.
- 6
Serve the chicken over rice with fresh mango slices.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (320 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 72 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 23 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 58 μg | 49% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 29% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Niacin | 19 mg | 118% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 126% |
| Folate (B9) | 109 μg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 17% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 62% |
| Choline | 155 mg | 28% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 62 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 881 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 117 mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 520 mg | 74% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 68% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 47 μg | 85% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 5 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 717 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 2 μg | — |
| Lysine | 4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 12 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 487 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 92minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 58minCycling (moderate)
- 41minRunning (6 mph)
- 69minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Basil Cashew Chicken?
One serving of Basil Cashew Chicken (1 serving) has 487 calories, which works out to 152 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Basil Cashew Chicken high in protein?
Yes. It has 46 g of protein per serving, and 38% of its calories come from protein (9.4 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Basil Cashew Chicken keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 33 g of net carbs and 29% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Basil Cashew Chicken?
1579 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Basil Cashew Chicken?
8.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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