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A delicious and healthy chicken dinner with fresh vegetables, nuts, and tea in a cozy setting.
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Cashew Chicken

This Cashew Chicken delivers 49g protein and 636 calories per serving — a balanced protein source for training days. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, batch-cooking in one skillet to maximize kitchen efficiency. Use this as a flexible base: serve over rice for bulking or swap in cauliflower rice to cut calories while maintaining the 49g protein anchor.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(567g)

    Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

  • Cornstarch(30g)
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil(23g)
  • Bell Pepper
  • Broccoli(960g)
  • Green Onion (Scallion)
  • Cashews(160g)
  • Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(60g)
  • Vinegar, Rice, Seasoned(45g)
  • Honey(30g)
  • Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
  • Garlic(10g)
  • Red pepper flakes(3g)

Instructions

  1. 1In a small bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high. Once the oil is hot and shiny, add the chicken mixture and sauté for 4 minutes, just until lightly browned. Add the bell pepper, broccoli, and green onions. Continue sautéing until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 additional minutes. Stir in the cashews and cook for 30 additional seconds.
  3. 3While the chicken and vegetables are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl or large measuring cup, stir together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, ginger, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Taste and add additional honey and/or red pepper flakes as desired (I added an additional ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes). Pour the sauce over the skillet and toss to coat. Enjoy immediately with brown rice.

Nutrition — Per Serving

636

calories

49g

protein

29g

fat

Carbohydrates
53g
Saturated fat
5.2g
Sodium
718 mg
Dietary fiber
8.4g

4 servings per batch · ~476g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Cashew Chicken have per serving?

Each serving contains 49g of protein and 636 calories with a balanced macro split of 29g fat and 53g carbs. This makes it a solid mid-range protein option for hitting daily targets without excessive calories.

How long does Cashew Chicken take to prep?

Listed as quick prep on the stovetop and yields 4 servings, so you can batch-cook an entire week's worth of dinners in one session. Active prep time is minimal, making this efficient for weeknight meal prep.

Is Cashew Chicken good for muscle gain?

At 49g protein per 636-calorie serving, this recipe fits well into a muscle gain phase where you're prioritizing calorie surplus and protein intake. The 53g carbs per serving support training intensity and post-workout recovery.

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