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Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry

Chicken cashew stir-fry on a plate.

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Swap out the rice for tender spinach in this quick and easy cashew chicken stir-fry recipe! Ready in about 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 pound boneless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 scallions, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 4-5 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup cashews

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium high heat. Coat the chicken strips in cornstarch and cook them until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. In that same skillet, add scallions and ginger and stir for about a minute until the scallions start to wilt. Add the spinach and toss with tongs until the spinach is thoroughly wilted and tender.
  3. Add the soy sauce and toss thoroughly. Add the chicken and cashews and toss again until everything is mixed together and nice and warm.
  4. Serve at once!  Yum!