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Lightened Up Cashew Chicken

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307 CALORIES 16g CARBS 9g FAT 36g PROTEIN
Lightened Up Cashew Chicken
Lightened Up Cashew Chicken Recipe

Last April I took a trip to Thailand and went to the most amazing cooking class in Chiang Mai. We started out by going to the local markets, choosing the most amazing fresh ingredients, and then heading back to the school to learn to cook some classic Thai dishes. One of my favorite dishes we made was Cashew Chicken, a spicy chicken dish that has a ton of flavor and just the right amount of spice.

Typically Cashew Chicken is made with Thai whiskey, palm sugar, and quite a bit of oil, so I have been playing with the recipe to lighten it up and utilize ingredients that are easier to find here. If you can find palm sugar, I recommend using it instead of the brown sugar since it has a deeper flavor. For serving it, I love serving it with rice, quinoa, or wrapped up in butter lettuce leaves.

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The Recipe
Lightened Up Cashew Chicken

Lightened Up Cashew Chicken

PREP TIME: 5 Min
COOK TIME: 15 Min
TOTAL TIME: 20 Min
Dinner
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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 4 U garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 U onion, sliced
  • 1.33 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp. fish sauce (or low sodium soy sauce)
  • 2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce (GF if needed)
  • 1 tbsp. brown sugar (leave out for low carb)
  • 1/3 cup oyster sauce
  • 8 U green onions, sliced
  • 4 U dried Thai red chili pepper, halved (adjust to taste, this is spicy)

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Instructions

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1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Roast the cashews on a baking sheet until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

2

Heat oil over medium high heat in a skillet or wok. Add the garlic and onion and cook for one minute. Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes until lightly browned.

3

Add the chicken broth and cook for 4-5 minutes over high heat until broth mostly evaporates.

4

Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Stir. Add the green onions, dry chilies, and cashews. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
Calories from Fat 80
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g
13%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 74mg
24%
Sodium 1333mg
58%
Total Carbohydrate 16g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Sugars 7g
Protein 36g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

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About the author Meet Kristen McCaffrey
Hi, I’m the cookbook author, recipe developer, and food enthusiast behind Slender Kitchen. I am obsessed with making healthy food that is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. Meal planning is my secret weapon and I hope I can make meal time easier for you with our tried and tested recipes and foolproof meal plans. Learn More
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