Welcome! I am so happy you chose to gather around my table. My name is Mia Swinehart and I am a registered dietitian with a passion for simple healthy recipes, women's hormonal health, and overall wellness!
If you’re anything like me, you crave meals that are both nourishing and flavorful. This recipe checks all the boxes: it’s high in protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and bursting with bright, citrusy flavor. Introducing: My Healthy Orange Cashew Chicken Stuffed Cucumbers! This recipe is a light and satisfying dish that’s perfect for lunch, meal prep, or even a no-heat dinner on a warm day.
Think: crisp cucumber “boats” filled with tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a zesty homemade orange sauce that brings it all together — no heavy sauces or processed ingredients needed.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Simple Ingredients – plus no gluten, dairy, or refined sugar
High in Protein – Thanks to lean chicken breast and cashews
Light and Fresh – Perfect for summer meals or a post-workout dinner
Quick and Easy – Comes together fast with minimal prep
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
1/3 cup coconut aminos (important: soy sauce will not work as a substitute)
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp tomato paste
Juice of 1 orange
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground ginger (or 1 inch fresh ginger, minced)
Black pepper, to taste
Red pepper flakes, to taste
For the Chicken:
2 tbsp avocado oil
1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp tapioca starch
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/3 cup raw cashews
For the Stuffed Cucumbers:
2–3 large cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeds scooped out
Optional garnishes: fresh chives, sesame seeds, extra red pepper flakes
Serving Ideas
Serve as a cooling lunch on hot days
Great for meal prep — store chicken and cucumbers separately and assemble when ready to eat
Pair with a side salad or some extra rice if you want to bulk it up
Tips & Swaps
No cucumbers? This chicken is amazing over lettuce cups or rice bowls, too.
Want more veg? Add shredded carrots or cabbage before serving.
Nut-free? Skip the cashews! The recipe will turn out just as delicious.
These Orange Cashew Chicken Stuffed Cucumbers strike that perfect balance of fresh and flavorful. They taste indulgent but are packed with clean ingredients that make your body feel great. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, a fun appetizer, or a unique meal prep option — this one’s a keeper.
Fresh, satisfying, flavorful, and nourishing. And ready in under 30 minutes!! Enjoy! xo
1/3 cup coconut aminos (**soy sauce will not work as a sub here!)
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Juice of 1 orange
1 tsp of sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground ginger or 1 inch piece of fresh ginger minced
Few good cracks of black pepper
Red pepper flakes, to taste
For the chicken
2 tbsp avocado oil
1.5 lbs chicken breasts, sliced into bite sized pieces
2 tbsp tapioca starch
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/3 cup raw cashews
For serving
3 cucumbers
Rice (white or brown)
Fresh chives or cilantro (optional)
Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Slice cucumbers and scoop out the centers. Set aside.
Make your rice.
Whisk all ingredients for the sauce together in a bowl. Set aside.
Toss the chicken pieces in the tapioca starch until evenly coated.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the avocado oil, then stir in the chicken and season with 1/2 tsp sea salt. Allow to cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through (about 9-12 minutes).
Add the sauce and cashews. Reduce heat to a simmer. Allow to simmer until sauce slightly thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Serve with fresh chives and sesame seeds (optional).
Fill your cucumbers with rice, then top with orange cashew chicken. Garnish and serve!
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