Chicken Cashew Stir Fry with Whole Wheat Pasta

Name: Chicken Cashew Stir Fry with Whole Wheat Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups Soy Sauce; 4 dashes Sesame Oil; 2 teaspoons Fish Sauce; 2 cloves Garlic, Diced; 1 whole Serrano Pepper, Diced (Remove Seeds If You Prefer Less Heat); 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 2 whole Baby Bok Choy; 20 whole Chinese Pea Pods; 1/2 cups Sliced Carrots; 2 whole Green Onions; 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper; 2 cups Cooked Whole-wheat Spaghetti; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Whole Cashews; 1/4 cups Chopped Cilantro; Soy Sauce, To Taste (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cups Soy Sauce
4 dashes Sesame Oil
2 teaspoons Fish Sauce
2 cloves Garlic, Diced
1 whole Serrano Pepper, Diced (Remove Seeds If You Prefer Less Heat)
2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 whole Baby Bok Choy
20 whole Chinese Pea Pods
1/2 cups Sliced Carrots
2 whole Green Onions
1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper
2 cups Cooked Whole-wheat Spaghetti
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 cups Whole Cashews
1/4 cups Chopped Cilantro
Soy Sauce, To Taste (optional)

1
For the marinade, in a medium size bowl, add the soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, garlic, and Serrano pepper.
2
Set aside.
3
Cut the chicken breasts into thin slices.
4
Add the chicken to the marinade.
5
Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes if you have the time.
6
Chop the baby bok choy into fairly large pieces.
7
Cut the tips off of each end of the Chinese pea pods.
8
Slice the carrots with a diagonal cut (about 1/2 inch thick).
9
Cut the green onions into large pieces, making about 5 or 6 cuts for each green onion (include the green sections as well).
10
Cut the red bell pepper into very thin strips.
11
Set aside the vegetables for just a moment while you boil water for the pasta.
12
Add the pasta to the boiling water.
13
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet on medium heat and add the olive oil.
14
Add the carrots, green onions, and red bell pepper to the skillet and stir them into the olive oil.
15
Next, add the chicken and all of the marinade to the skillet with the veggies.
16
Stir the veggies and chicken together.
17
Add the bok choy and Chinese pea pods.
18
Continue stirring until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
19
About the same time that the chicken stir fry is done cooking, the pasta should be ready.
20
Drain the pasta and serve with the stir fry ingredients.
21
Top with the cashews and cilantro.
22
Add a couple dashes of soy sauce if you like.

1106

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cups Soy Sauce, 4 dashes Sesame Oil, 2 teaspoons Fish Sauce, 2 cloves Garlic, Diced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cashew Stir Fry with Whole Wheat Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!