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- Terry H., Sandy, UT

(Recipe of the Week) This Paleo Cashew Chicken recipe is a healthy homemade spin on the classic Chinese takeout dish that comes together in 30 minutes or less. With tender chicken, crunchy cashews, broccoli, snap peas, bell peppers, and a savory-sweet sauce, it tastes just like your favorite Chinese restaurant, but healthier.

Paleo Cashew Chicken

(Via: https://bit.ly/4enYQv7)

For the chicken:
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into 1″ cubes
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 black pepper
2 tablespoons arrowroot starch
2 tablespoons coconut oil

For the sauce:
1/4 cup coconut aminos
1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup chicken broth or water

For the vegetables:

1 tablespoon coconut oil
3 cloves garlic
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped into 1″ bite-sized pieces
2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas
3 scallions, chopped
1 cup raw cashews
sesame seeds, to garnish

Instructions
Toast cashews: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place cashews in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes.
Prepare the sauce: Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together the coconut aminos, white vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, honey, and chicken broth. Set aside.
Coat chicken: place cubed chicken in a large bowl with sea salt, black pepper and arrowroot starch. Toss chicken until coated evenly.
Cook chicken: In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken once the oil is sizzling hot. Cook chicken until golden brown, for 3-4 minutes, flipping and stirring so all sides cook evenly. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
Stir-fry vegetables: In the same skillet, add coconut oil, then add garlic. Saute until fragrant, then add bell pepper, broccoli, snap peas, and green onions. Cook for about 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender. Add the chicken back to the skillet.
Add sauce: Add the sauce and toss with chicken and vegetables until evenly coated. Let sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes, until thickened. Toss in the cashews and green onions and stir. Serve hot with cauliflower rice.

Note: Omit Honey to make this dish approved for the 30-Day Metabolic Comeback Challenge. Find all recipes of the week on our Pinterest boards: https://bit.ly/3VhrcuT