⏱ 25 min totalSpicy Ginger Cashew Chicken
Per 1 serving · 348 g · 16 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein40g28% of calories
- Carbs43g30% of calories
- Fat26g42% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Spicy Ginger Cashew Chicken (348 g) has 542 calories, with 40 g of protein, 43 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (42% of calories). It is high in protein (79% DV), dietary fiber (22% DV) and Vitamin C (93% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 99%, 22% and 28% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein79%
- Dietary fiber22%
- Vitamin C93%
- Vitamin K94%
- Thiamine32%
- Riboflavin (B2)32%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E18%
- Vitamin B1210%
- Calcium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium99%
- Saturated fat22%
- Cholesterol28%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Chicken breast
½ tbsp Olive oil
1 cup chopped Broccoli
⅛ large Onion
¼ cup Cashews
¼ tbsp Sesame seeds
1 tbsp Cilantro
2 tbsp Tamari soy sauce
1 tbsp Chicken broth
1 date, pitted Medjool dates- 🥄1 ½ tsp Tapioca flour
¼ clove Garlic
⅜ tsp Ginger root- 🥄⅛ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Cut the chicken breasts into 1" cubes.
- 2
Heat half of the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and no pink remains. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 3
Chop the broccoli and onion into bite-sized pieces. Add to the skillet with the remaining olive oil. Cook until just soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
In a blender, puree the soy sauce, chicken broth, dates, tapioca flour, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 5
Pour the sauce over the chicken, then stir in the cashews, sesame seeds, and fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (348 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 41 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 83 mg | 93% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 112 μg | 94% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 32% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 32% |
| Niacin | 14 mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 110% |
| Folate (B9) | 93 μg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 58% |
| Choline | 129 mg | 23% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 117 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 1,200 mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 189 mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 591 mg | 84% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 33% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 116% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 36 μg | 66% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 23 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 390 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.5 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 9 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 9 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.2 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 14 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 8 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 8 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 542 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 103minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 65minCycling (moderate)
- 45minRunning (6 mph)
- 76minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spicy Ginger Cashew Chicken?
One serving of Spicy Ginger Cashew Chicken (1 serving) has 542 calories, which works out to 156 calories per 100 g. That is about 27% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Spicy Ginger Cashew Chicken high in protein?
It provides a solid 40 g of protein per serving (79% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Spicy Ginger Cashew Chicken keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 g of net carbs and 30% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Spicy Ginger Cashew Chicken?
2278 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Spicy Ginger Cashew Chicken?
21 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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