"Healthy Cashew Chicken - an easy 25 minute healthier and gluten free version of the popular classic Chinese takeout dish...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
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sea salt and black pepper as needed
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1 tablespoon tapioca or arrowroot starch (or cornstarch)
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1 tablespoon coconut oil (or olive oil)
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4 cups broccoli florets
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1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized chunks
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3/4 cup roasted, unsalted cashews
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Sauce and Marinade
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6 tablespoons gluten free tamari (or low sodium-soy sauce or coconut aminos for paleo version)
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (use gluten free if necessary or omit for paleo version)
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3/4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons honey (use raw for paleo)
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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2 1/2 tablespoons tapioca or arrowstarch (or cornstarch)
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1/2 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup water, plus more as needed to thin out sauce
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Optional
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red pepper chili flakes
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toasted sesame seeds
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1 green onion, sliced thinly