Broccoli Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
Servings: 2
Calories: 535kcal
This Cashew Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a flavorful, kidney-friendly dish that's low in sodium and packed with protein and vegetables. Quick to prepare and full of savory taste, it’s the perfect meal for those managing CKD while enjoying a delicious dinner.
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Equipment
- 1 Skillet
Ingredients
Stir Fry Ingredients
- 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces, 1" or smaller
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets cut into bite sized pieces
- ½ cup sliced onion
- ¼ cup no added salt cashews
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce - add all of the ingredients to a bowl, and mix well. Set aside.
- Dice the chicken into 1 in or smaller pieces. Dredge the chicken pieces in flour to coat them.
- Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil to large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and saute, tossing occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil to the pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli and onion and saute for 6-8 minutes.
- Add the cashews, garlic and ginger and saute for another 2-3 minutes or until the broccoli reaches your desired level of tenderness.
- Combine the sauce and cooked chicken with the broccoli mixture and toss together for 1 minute. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the vegetables.
- Serve over noodles or rice as desired. Rice or noodles is not included in the nutritional information for this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 2g | Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 749mg | Potassium: 1028mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 603IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Vitamin D: 0.1µg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 4mg | Phosphorus: 475mg