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Cashew Chicken

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Cashew Chicken

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Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into roughly 1" pieces
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil divided
  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos
  • 3 tbsp sugar-free ketchup I omit this
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar can substitute regular sugar or omit
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot flour divided
  • 1/2 tsp Chinese 5-spice powder
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 cup cashews can be raw or roasted/salted

Instructions
 

  • Instructions:
  • 1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 tbsp sesame oil, coconut aminos, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, honey, garlic ginger, 5-spice and red pepper flakes. Whisk well to combine and set aside.
  • 2. In a bowl or baggie, coat chicken pieces with 1 Tbsp of the arrowroot flour, salt and pepper. Add 1 Tbsp sesame oil to the bottom of the instant pot and turn to sauté.
  • 3. Allow oil to heat up and then sear chicken for 1-2 minutes. Press cancel and pour the sauce into the instant pot. Stir the sauce in with the chicken to evenly distribute. Cover, set the valve to seal, press manual and adjust the time to 10 minutes.
  • 4. Right before the instant pot is done, combine 1 tbsp arrowroot flour with 2 Tbsp water and mix well. Once the instant pot is done, do a quick release and open the lid. Press the sauce button and pour the water/flour mixture into the pot and whisk into the sauce.
  • 5. Add the cashew and then continue stirring until the sauce has thickened. If you'd like it thicker (after a couple of minutes cooking) you can add an additional 1/2 tbsp arrowroot dissolved in 1 Tbsp water. Once the sauce is at the desired thickness you can adjust the seasoning to taste.
  • 6. Serve over broccoli, cauliflower rice, or regular rice. Garnish with additional cashews, green onions and or sesame seeds.

Notes

This recipe came from the “Wholekitchensink” website. Head on over there for more great recipes.
 
So sorry that I seem to have lost the photo for this recipe. It is so yummy! give it a try and send me your photo 😉

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