Chopped & Ready
Cashew Chicken
with green beans and rice
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Cashews), Wheat, Sesame, Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 12 oz. Green Beans
- 2 fl. oz. Sweet & Thick Soy Sauce
- 2 fl. oz. Garlic Sesame Sauce
- 2 oz. Cashews
- 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs44g
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Fat17g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1460mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Coarsely crush cashews in shipping bag.
In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic sesame sauce, and 2 Tbsp. water. Set aside. Kids want to help? With supervision, have them help prepare the sauce mixture. -
2 Cook the Green Beans
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add green beans and cook, 1 minute.
Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.Uncover and stir in garlic pepper and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir occasionally until combined, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.While green beans cook, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry. Season all over with garlic salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and cornstarch. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
Place another large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan. Stir occasionally until chicken is slightly browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Stir in sauce mixture until combined and slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.If too thick, add water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Stir in half the cashews (reserve remaining for garnish) until combined, 30-60 seconds.Remove from burner.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging. Place rice in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Stir in 1/4 tsp. salt until combined and fluff rice with a fork.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with remaining cashews. Garnish green beans with sesame seeds. Bon appétit!
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