Cashew Chicken Recipe

Name: Cashew Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup tapioca flour; ½ teaspoon pepper; 6 tablespoons coconut aminos or 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 2 lbs chicken breasts (cut into 1.5-inch pieces) or 2 lbs chicken thighs (cut into 1.5-inch pieces); 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 4 tablespoons organic ketchup; ½ teaspoon powdered ginger or 1 teaspoon fresh ginger; 1 -2 tablespoon organic sugar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 2 carrots, sliced thin; 2 stalks celery, sliced thin; 1 medium zucchini, chopped; 3 -4 green onions, sliced; 2 -3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided; 1 cup raw cashews

Servings: persons

¼ cup tapioca flour
½ teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons coconut aminos or 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 lbs chicken breasts (cut into 1.5-inch pieces) or 2 lbs chicken thighs (cut into 1.5-inch pieces)
4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
4 tablespoons organic ketchup
½ teaspoon powdered ginger or 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
1 -2 tablespoon organic sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 carrots, sliced thin
2 stalks celery, sliced thin
1 medium zucchini, chopped
3 -4 green onions, sliced
2 -3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
1 cup raw cashews

1
Melt 1.5 Tbs of the oil in a large skillet and saute all the veggies until almost soft; remove to a plate.
2
Melt the remaining coconut oil in the skillet.
3
Meanwhile, combine the tapioca flour and the pepper in a large Ziplock bag.
4
Add chicken and shake to cover all pieces.
5
Cook the chicken in the hot oil, over medium high heat, stirring often, until done.
6
While chicken is cooking, combine remaining sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
7
When chicken is done cooking, add the vegetables and the sauce back in, along with the cashews, and stir thoroughly.
8
Warm through for a few minutes.
9
Pour individual servings over cooked rice and serve.

1096

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup tapioca flour, ½ teaspoon pepper, 6 tablespoons coconut aminos or 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 2 lbs chicken breasts (cut into 1.5-inch pieces) or 2 lbs chicken thighs (cut into 1.5-inch pieces), and more.

Yes, Cashew Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cashew Chicken

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