Chicken · 30 min
Ginger Chicken Meatball Stir-Fry with Noodles, Snap Peas & Cashews
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 705 kcal / serving
A quick weeknight stir-fry with tender meatballs, crisp vegetables, and glossy noodles. The ginger and soy-based glaze brings balance to a simple skillet meal that comes together in about 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 mediumcarrot
- ⅛ cupcashews, roasted unsalted
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- ½ lbground chicken
- 1 (8 oz) pkgsugar snap peas
- carrots
From the pantry: black pepper, cinnamon, ground, cloves, ground, fish sauce, flat rice (pad thai) noodles, garlic powder, honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil
Cookware
aluminum foil · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · stirring spoon · tongs · vegetable peeler · whisk or fork
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Produce
- 1 mediumcarrot
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- 1 (8 oz) pkgsugar snap peas
- carrots
Meat & seafood
- ½ lbground chicken
Pantry & dry goods
- ⅛ cupcashews, roasted unsalted
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| carrot | 1 medium | 2 medium | 3 medium |
| cashews, roasted unsalted | ⅛ cup | ¼ cup | ⅓ cup |
| cilantro | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 small bunch |
| ginger root | 1 (1 inch) piece | 2 (1 inch) pieces | 3 (1 inch) pieces |
| green onions (scallions) | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 2 small bunches |
| ground chicken | ½ lb | 1 lb | 1 ½ lb |
| sugar snap peas | 1 (8 oz) pkg | 2 (8 oz) pkgs | 3 (8 oz) pkgs |
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Directions
- Boil a pot of water and soak the rice noodles in it for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- Whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, water, honey, and spices in a small bowl and keep handy.
- Wash all produce; pat dry.
- Peel and mince the ginger, then mix it with the ground chicken, a splash of soy sauce, and pepper in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
- Shape the chicken mixture into small meatballs using a tablespoon or your hands, and place them on a plate.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add a light coating of oil, and brown the meatballs, turning as needed until they are cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover; keep the skillet for later.
- Prepare the vegetables: peel and slice the carrot into thin rounds, trim the sugar snap peas, and cut green onions into ¼-inch pieces; combine in a separate bowl.
- Add a bit more oil to the skillet and stir-fry the vegetables until just tender, 3–4 minutes, then remove from the skillet.
- Shave cilantro leaves from the stems, discard the stems, and finely chop the leaves.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat, add the noodles, sauce, and cilantro; toss until everything is warmed through and coated, 2–3 minutes.
- Roughly chop the roasted cashews.
- To serve, divide the noodles and veggies among bowls, top with meatballs, and sprinkle with cashews.
Two tips
- Prep the sauce and chop cilantro ahead of time to speed through assembly.
- If you have almonds or pecans on hand, crush lightly and use in place of cashews for a similar crunch.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 705 kcal
- Protein
- 39 g
- Carbs
- 83 g
- Fat
- 24 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 259 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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