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Healthy Cashew Chicken

Healthy Cashew Chicken

The ultimate comfort food that's healthy and satisfying! Healthy Cashew Chicken combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and vibrant veggies in a sticky sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this dish will have you coming back for more. Try it tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Coconut Aminos or liquid aminos
  • 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Tapioca Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 piece Fresh Ginger peeled (2-inch nub)
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha optional
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 3 pieces Chicken Breasts chopped, about 1.5 to 2 lbs
  • 1 large crown Broccoli chopped into florets
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Raw Cashews
  • 2 tsp Sesame Seeds for serving, optional
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Cilantro for serving, optional

Equipment

  • Large 12-inch Skillet

Method
 

  1. Add the ingredients for the sauce to a small blender and blend until combined. Set aside until ready to use.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the chopped chicken breasts and brown for 3 to 4 minutes (without cooking through).
  3. Stir in the broccoli, garlic, sauce and cashews into the skillet and bring to a full boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. The recipe is finished when the sauce is bubbly, sticky, and pulls away from the pan when stirred.
  4. Serve with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro. You can serve with steamed white or brown rice and/or cauliflower rice or choice of side dishes.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Use fresh ingredients to enhance flavor.
  • Tip 2: Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy.
  • Tip 3: Adjust the sauce thickness by varying the amount of tapioca flour.
  • Tip 4: Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.
  • Tip 5: Enjoy leftovers the next day for an even better taste!