EASY CASHEW CHICKEN
Fat 24g
Carbohydrates 8g
Protein 22.6g 45g
Course:
Lunch
Calories: 333.3 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 raw chicken thighs boneless
- 2 tbsp coconut oil(for cooking)
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 medium Green Bell Pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp liquid aminos
- 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 tbsp green onions
- 1/4 medium white onion
- Salt + Pepper
Instructions
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1. Heat a pan over low heat and toast the cashews for 8 minutes or until they start to lightly brown and become fragrant. Remove and set aside.
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2. Dice chicken thighs into 1 inch chunks. Cut onion and pepper into equally large chunks.
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3. Increase heat to high and add coconut oil to pan.
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4. Once oil is up to temperature, add in the chicken thighs and allow them to cook through (about 5 minutes).
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5. Once the chicken is fully cooked. Add in the pepper, onions, garlic, chili garlic sauce and seasonings (ginger, salt, pepper). Allow to cook on high for 2-3 minutes.
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6. Add liquid aminos, rice wine vinegar, and cashews. Cook on high and allow the liquid to reduce down until it is a sticky consistency, There should not be excess liquid in the pan upon completing cooking.
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7. Serve in a bowl, top with sesame seeds and drizzle with sesame oil. Enjoy!
