HEALTHIFIED CASHEW CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Healthified Cashew Chicken and Broccoli Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 14

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2 teaspoons canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups frozen sugar snap peas
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
2 medium green onions, sliced
3 cups hot cooked brown rice
1/4 cup salted roasted cashew halves and pieces

Steps:

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and ginger; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken begins to brown. Add broccoli, 1/2 cup of the broth and the pepper flakes. Cover; cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring once. Add peas; cook 2 to 4 minutes longer, stirring once, until vegetables are crisp-tender. In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup broth, the soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch and sugar; stir into chicken mixture. Add onions; cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened and bubbly. Serve over rice; sprinkle with cashews.