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Cashew Chicken

30 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$16.00640 cal · 41g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts1¼ lb
  • roasted unsalted cashews¾ cup
  • jasmine rice1½ cups
  • red bell pepper1 count
  • celery2 count
  • garlic3 cloves
  • soy sauce3 tbsp
  • hoisin sauce2 tbsp
  • honey1 tbsp
  • cornstarch1 tbsp
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start the rice according to the package.

  2. 2

    Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and toss with 2 tsp of the cornstarch and a pinch of salt.

  3. 3

    Whisk the soy sauce, hoisin, honey, remaining cornstarch, and 1/3 cup water.

  4. 4

    Toast the cashews in a dry large skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden; set aside.

  5. 5

    Heat the oil in the skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Add the diced bell pepper, sliced celery, and garlic and cook 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Pour in the sauce and simmer 1-2 minutes until thick, then stir in the cashews. Serve over rice.

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