⏱ 25 min totalEasy Cashew Chicken
Per 1 serving · 201 g · 15 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein30g32% of calories
- Carbs9.4g10% of calories
- Fat23g57% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Easy Cashew Chicken (201 g) has 367 calories, with 30 g of protein, 9.4 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (57% of calories). It is high in protein (59% DV), Vitamin C (20% DV) and niacin (73% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 42% and 28% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein59%
- Vitamin C20%
- Niacin73%
- Vitamin B685%
- Pantothenic acid38%
- Iron25%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E17%
- Vitamin K14%
- Thiamine15%
- Riboflavin (B2)17%
- Vitamin B1210%
- Choline18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium42%
- Cholesterol28%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Chicken breast
⅔ tbsp Canola oil
1 ⅓ tbsp Cashews
³⁄₁₆ medium Green bell pepper
³⁄₁₆ tsp Ginger root
1 tsp Rice wine vinegar
½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce
1 cloves, minced Garlic
⅓ tbsp chopped Scallions- 🥄½ tbsp Chili garlic sauce
³⁄₁₆ small Onion- 🥄⅓ dash Salt
⅓ dash Black pepper
1 tsp Sesame seeds
1 tsp Sesame oil
Directions
- 1
Heat a pan over low heat and toast the cashews for about 8 minutes until they start to brown. Remove and set aside.
- 2
Dice the chicken breast into 1-inch chunks. Cut the onion and green bell pepper into similar-sized pieces.
- 3
Increase the heat to high and add canola oil to the pan.
- 4
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breast and cook until nearly done.
- 5
Add the green bell pepper, onion, garlic, chili garlic sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook on high for 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and cashews. Cook on high until the liquid reduces to a sticky consistency.
- 7
Serve in a bowl, topped with scallions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (201 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 13 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 17 μg | 14% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Niacin | 12 mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 85% |
| Folate (B9) | 23 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 38% |
| Choline | 100 mg | 18% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 53 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 559 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 84 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 353 mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 30 μg | 54% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 4 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 54 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 12 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 8 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 367 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 70minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 44minCycling (moderate)
- 31minRunning (6 mph)
- 52minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Easy Cashew Chicken?
One serving of Easy Cashew Chicken (1 serving) has 367 calories, which works out to 182 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Easy Cashew Chicken high in protein?
Yes. It has 30 g of protein per serving, and 32% of its calories come from protein (8.1 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Easy Cashew Chicken keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 10% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Easy Cashew Chicken?
977 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Easy Cashew Chicken?
2.9 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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