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Cashew Chicken

 

cashew chicken served with rice

Cashew Chicken

This easy weeknight meal gets 5/5 stars from my family! Enjoy!
Course Dinner
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breast)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 cup roasted, unsalted cashew nuts
  • 2 Tbsp chili paste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 orange, cut into small wedges

Instructions
 

  • Dice chicken into 1 inch pieces and place in a bowl. Mix in cornstarch, soy sauce and lime juice.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp canola oil in wok or large frying pan.
  • Add garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked throughout. Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in wok or large frying pan. Stir-fry carrots and celery until soft.
  • Add cashew nuts and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
  • Add reserved chicken and mix well. Stir in chili paste and mix well. Add black pepper to taste.
  • Serve with steamed rice and garnish with orange wedges.
Keyword Cashew Chicken, Chicken

Ask a Dietitian: What is high protein milk?

On a recent trip to the grocery store, I noticed a brand of milk labelled as “high protein.” Compared to regular dairy milk, the high protein dairy milk contains 50% more protein and 50% less sugars. See the chart below for a quick nutritional comparison.

chart comparing nutrition info for regular vs high protein milkAccording to the company website (FairlifeCanada.ca), the high protein milk is made through an ultra-filtration process. No protein powders are added to the milk. Instead, the milk flows through multiple filters which concentrates the protein and calcium content while separating out the sugars (lactose). Most of the lactose is removed during this ultra-filtration. A lactase enzyme is then added to convert any remaining lactose into smaller, digestible sugars, resulting in a lactose-free milk with only 6 grams of sugars.

Drinking a high protein dairy milk can be a good option if:

  • You are trying to consume more protein and / or calcium in your meals
  • You are lactose-intolerant
  • You are trying to meet protein goals for muscle strength, bone health and improved sports performance
  • You are experiencing a health condition and need extra protein to build / repair muscle and bone

 

Written by Sue Mah, MHSc, RD, PHEc, FDC, Award-winning dietitian

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