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basil cashew chicken stir fry in a. bowl with toppings

Basil Cashew Stir Fry

Here’s a one pan basil chicken stir fry that’s packed with crunch and color! It comes together in minutes and is the perfect mid week meal.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: basil cashew stir fry
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
  • 3 chicken breast cut into 1 inch thin slices 500g / 17.6oz
  • Good pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 red pepper deseeded + diced or maybe sliced
  • 1 small carrot julienne or thin buttons
  • 100 g / 3.5oz tenderstem broccoli or reg or green beans
  • 1 small yellow onion half moons (70g / 2.5oz)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoon basil finely sliced
  • cup cashews raw and unsalted

For the sauce:

  • cup chicken broth
  • 5 tablespoon tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 - 2 teaspoon chilli sauce or Sriracha If you like heat
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1.5 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1.5 tablespoon tapioca or cornstarch

For the garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 green onion finely sliced

Instructions

  • Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, apple cider vinegar, optional chilli or sriracha and starch. Set aside.
  • Prepare the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet on medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil. Add the chicken in a flat layer and cook until lightly browned, about 4 to 5 minutes, Don’t stir then flip and cook for 2 - 3 mins until cooked through. Set aside.
  • Cook the veg: Leaving any juices in the pan, add remaining 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil along with the red pepper, onion, carrot, and broccoli. Cook the vegetables until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Toss together: Add the chicken back to the pan with the minced ginger and garlic. Stir for 30 seconds. Pour in the sauce and stir fry for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  • Toast cashews in a pan. Allow to cool.
  • Stir through basil and cashews
  • Garnish: Add in green onions, sesame seeds and more basil before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1613mg | Potassium: 1095mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3770IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition Disclaimer

All nutritional information provided is an estimate. For specific dietary needs or concerns, we recommend consulting a nutrition calculator or a qualified expert.

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