⏱ 30 min totalCashew Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Per 1 serving · 475 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein62g38% of calories
- Carbs21g13% of calories
- Fat36g49% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Cashew Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry (475 g) has 641 calories, with 62 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 36 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in protein (124% DV), dietary fiber (21% DV) and Vitamin C (183% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 53%, 24% and 55% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein124%
- Dietary fiber21%
- Vitamin C183%
- Vitamin E37%
- Vitamin K173%
- Thiamine36%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium53%
- Saturated fat24%
- Cholesterol55%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
8 oz Chicken breast
2 cup chopped Broccoli
2 tbsp Cashews
1 tbsp Canola oil
1 tbsp Tamari soy sauce
½ tsp Sriracha
1 cloves, minced Garlic
¼ tsp Ginger root
⅛ tsp Black pepper
½ tsp Sesame seeds
½ small Scallions
½ tbsp Sesame oil
Directions
- 1
Mix soy sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 2
Heat canola oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and broccoli, cooking until the chicken is cooked through and broccoli is tender, about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and broccoli, stirring until well-coated. Add cashews and cook for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- 4
Remove from heat. Top with sesame seeds and sliced scallions, then drizzle with sesame oil. Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (475 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 77 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 165 mg | 183% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 6 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 208 μg | 173% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 36% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 48% |
| Niacin | 24 mg | 149% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 183% |
| Folate (B9) | 146 μg | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 μg | 20% |
| Pantothenic acid | 5 mg | 92% |
| Choline | 229 mg | 42% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 130 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 1,524 mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 167 mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 745 mg | 106% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 32% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 74% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 61 μg | 110% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 46 μg | — |
| Arginine | 4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 6 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 673 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 10 g | — |
| Glycine | 3 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.4 g | — |
| Leucine | 5 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 5 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.4 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 17 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 16 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 4 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 3 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 641 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 122minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 77minCycling (moderate)
- 53minRunning (6 mph)
- 90minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cashew Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry?
One serving of Cashew Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry (1 serving) has 641 calories, which works out to 135 calories per 100 g. That is about 32% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cashew Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry high in protein?
Yes. It has 62 g of protein per serving, and 38% of its calories come from protein (9.6 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Cashew Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 15 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cashew Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry?
1224 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Cashew Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry?
4.8 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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