By Rob Davies-Hannen
Cashew Chicken Bowls
9 steps
Prep:10minCook:7min
Enjoy a sweet and sour delight with cashew chicken bowls. Perfect for a quick meal prep with fresh orange juice, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds.
Updated at: Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:31:56 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
29
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories641.4 kcal (32%)
Total Fat24.6 g (35%)
Carbs59.7 g (23%)
Sugars12.5 g (14%)
Protein46.9 g (94%)
Sodium1670.7 mg (84%)
Fiber8.5 g (30%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
300gboneless skinless chicken breast
diced
1 tablespooncornflour
cornstarch
0.5cucumber
pared into ribbons
2carrots
pared into ribbons
1 teaspoonrice vinegar
coriander leaves
roughly chopped
250grice
precooked
1 teaspoonneutral oil
2spring onions
scallions, diced
cashew nuts
0.5avocado
medium ripe, peeled, pitted and sliced
salt
pepper
1orange
zest and juice of, large
2garlic cloves
minced
1 teaspoonginger paste
small
1 teaspoontoasted sesame oil
4 tablespoonslight soy sauce
2 tablespoonsrice vinegar
2 tablespoonstomato purée
paste
2 tablespoonswater
Instructions
Step 1
Start by preparing all the ingredients, as the cooking process is quick.
Step 2
Toss the chicken in the cornflour with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
Step 3
Mix the sauce ingredients together in a bowl.
Step 4
In another bowl, toss the cucumber and carrot ribbons with the rice vinegar and coriander. Set aside.
Step 5
If using uncooked rice, cook according to the packet instructions.
Step 6
Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the chicken and stir-fry over a medium heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Step 7
Add the spring onions and cashews and toss for 2 minutes until the cashews are lightly toasted.
Step 8
Pour in the sauce and allow to simmer until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 9
Serve with the rice, avocado, and a handful of cucumber and carrot ribbons.
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