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California Date & Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

This easy chicken stir fry pairs well with the sweetness from California Dates and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. For a spicier dish, chop up a fresh chili pepper and add it with the scallions. Pair with a whole grain and you’ve got a complete meal full of lean protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. 

Nutrition (per serving): 

Makes 4 servings (Serving Size = 1 cup)

Calories 350 kcal
Total Fat 14 grams
Saturated Fat 2 grams
Cholesterol 50 mg
Sodium 420 mg
Total Carbohydrate 34 grams
Dietary Fiber 5 grams
Total Sugars 21 grams
Added Sugars 0
Protein 26 grams

Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
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Servings: 4
Seasonal: Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 stalks green onion (scallion) - white and light green parts chopped
  • .25-.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 whole bell pepper (julienne)
  • 1 small head broccoli (cut into bite-sized pieces (~2 cups))
  • 0.33 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp lower sodium soy sauce
  • 6 whole California Dates (pitted and thinly sliced)
  • 2-4 tbsp water (optional)
  • 1 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 cup basil (chiffonade or chopped)
  • 1 whole lime (juiced)
  • 0.33 cup cashews (tolasted)
Instructions
  1. 1
    In a wok or high-sided sauté pan over medium-high heat, add oil, ginger, garlic, and scallions and cook for about 2 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add red pepper flakes and chicken and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  3. 3
    Add bell pepper and broccoli to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, 2–3 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add chicken back to the pan as well as rice vinegar, soy sauce, and dates. Mix well throughout the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and bring the liquid to a simmer and reduce until thicker or more syrupy. If a thinner sauce is desired, add 2–4 tablespoons of water. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Remove pan from heat. Mix in cilantro, basil, and lime juice. Garnish with toasted cashews.
  6. 6
    Optional: Serve with brown rice or another grain.
  7. 7
    Note: You can swap out the bell pepper and/or broccoli for other vegetables.
Keywords: diabetes-friendly recipes, chicken, stir fry recipes, heart healthy
Read it online: https://californiadates.com/recipe/california-date-cashew-chicken-stir-fry/