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Easy Paleo Cashew Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Taylor Kiser
Easy Paleo Cashew Chicken Stir Fry should be your dinner tonight. It’s a healthy option that feels like something you’d order from GrubHub, without the wait!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Paleo
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup Cashews
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
  • 1 pound Grass-Fed Chicken Breast
  • Sea Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Green Onions plus additional for garnish
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic
  • 8 teaspoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Hot Chili Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • Cooked White Rice or cauliflower rice, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the cashews on a small baking sheet and bake until lightly golden brown and toasted, about 10-12 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil on med/high heat. Add in the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until JUST completely cooked, but with a little bit of pink left.
  • Add in the red pepper, green onion and garlic and cook until tender and the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add rice vinegar and cook until it has evaporated, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Whisk together the water, coconut aminos, chili paste, honey and five spice.
  • Add into the pan, turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook until thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the sesame oil and cashews.
  • Serve with rice of choice and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.
  • DEVOUR.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 29gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1257mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16g
Keyword Asian, Cashews, Chicken, Easy, Easy Dinners, Healthy Eating, Paleo, Simmered, Stir Fry
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