Hot Cashew Chicken Salad

This Hot Cashew Chicken Salad offers a delightful contrast between warm, savory protein and cool, crisp vegetables. The dish features tender boneless chicken breasts stir-fried with aromatic ginger and garlic, then tossed in a glossy sweet and salty soy-honey glaze. Fresh romaine lettuce and baby spinach provide a crunchy, nutritious base, while mandarin oranges add a bright, juicy sweetness that cuts through the richness of the sauce. Crispy cashews sprinkled on top contribute a satisfying nutty crunch.

Cooking Method: Frying, Stir Frying

Cuisine: Chinese

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 512

Description

This Hot Cashew Chicken Salad offers a delightful contrast between warm, savory protein and cool, crisp vegetables. The dish features tender boneless chicken breasts stir-fried with aromatic ginger and garlic, then tossed in a glossy sweet and salty soy-honey glaze. Fresh romaine lettuce and baby spinach provide a crunchy, nutritious base, while mandarin oranges add a bright, juicy sweetness that cuts through the richness of the sauce. Crispy cashews sprinkled on top contribute a satisfying nutty crunch.

Directions

1
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, spinach, and drained mandarin oranges. Toss gently to mix and set aside.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ground ginger, and 3 tablespoons of water to create the dressing. Set aside.
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
4
Add the diced chicken breasts to the hot pan. Stir-fry until the chicken is barely opaque throughout, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the chopped scallions and minced garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
6
Pour the prepared soy-honey sauce into the pan with the chicken. Cook, tossing constantly, for about 30 seconds until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
7
Immediately pour the hot chicken and sauce mixture over the greens and oranges in the salad bowl.
8
Toss the salad gently to distribute the warm dressing evenly among the greens and fruit.
9
Sprinkle the cashews on top of the salad. Serve immediately while the chicken is still warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 512kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.2g27%
Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
Cholesterol 121mg41%
Sodium 790mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 42.1g15%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g38%
Sugars 29.1g
Protein 50.8g102%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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